Overview

• John Murray, 75, was found unconscious in his Carlton Road flat on October 12, 2024, and pronounced dead at the scene
• A post-mortem examination initially cited a head injury but subsequent pathology results confirmed the injury was caused by an assault
• The Metropolitan Police reclassified the case as a murder in June and Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie is leading the investigation
• Murray’s family described him as a well-liked grandfather who often rode his motorbike and helped his neighbours
• Detectives are appealing for any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from Carlton Road and surrounding areas in the days before his death