Overview
- Police were called to Palmerston Road, Forest Gate, at about 3:52pm on Tuesday, 25 November, where Franklin Francis, 56, was found unresponsive and later died in hospital on Thursday, 27 November.
- Francis was identified by the Metropolitan Police and a photograph of him was released as part of the ongoing investigation.
- Two men, aged 56 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and have been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.
- His family paid tribute, describing him as a loving relative whose kindness and warmth touched those who knew him, with specialist officers supporting them.
- Superintendent Sarah Jackson said the incident is believed to be isolated, thanked members of the public who aided Francis, and urged witnesses to contact police quoting CAD4783/25Nov or to reach Crimestoppers anonymously.