A MURDER investigation has been launched following an alleged assault in London last weekend.
Michael John Edwards, 43, died in hospital after he was taken by an ambulance from the scene in a life-threatening condition.
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Met Police and ambulance were called to reports of an altercation in Southwark just before 3am on Saturday, September 13.
He was believed to have been in the area for the Crystal Palace v Sunderland match.
Edwards from Nuneaton, Warwickshire was taken from the scene to a central London hospital.
He died from injuries four days later on Wednesday, September 17.
Lewis Macleod of Sunderland was arrested and charged in relation to the incident on Monday, September 15.
The 36-year-old appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court, charged with one count of causing grievous bodily harm and one count of actual bodily harm.
The case is being taken to Crown Prosecution Service to review the charges.
The lead investigator of the case, Detective Inspector Andy Griffin, said: “My team are working at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to Michael’s tragic death.
“Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this very difficult time. They continue to be supported by specialist officers.”
His family are being supported by officers.
