AN ARREST has been made after a man in his 30s was found dead at a home in Lewisham.

The incident happened in Loampit Vale at 9am yesterday (August 14).

Police and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man dead.

His next of kin has been informed but formal identification awaits.

Officers say a post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after turning himself in at a south London police station.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John said: "I appreciate there is a lot of concern among local people following this tragic incident.

"While our enquiries are at a very early stage, I am satisfied that there is no wider risk to the community. A man has been arrested and we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

"Anyone who feels they might have information that could help us get to the bottom of what has happened here should contact us immediately."

Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry, lead for policing in Lewisham, said: "Our thoughts are with the deceased and his family following this terrible incident.

"My officers remain on scene and will be around in the coming days to reassure the public and support our colleagues in Specialist Crime as they work to establish the chain of events that have led to a man losing his life.

"Anyone who has any concerns, or information that could help us, should approach those officers and tell them what you know; no matter how insignificant it might seem, you may have information that could be very important."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote reference CAD 2486/14Aug.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police received a report shortly after 9am on Sunday, 14 August of a deceased man in a residential property in Loampit Vale, SE13.

“Officers attended the address alongside London Ambulance Service and a man, believed to be in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“His next of kin have been informed. Formal identification awaits.

“A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

“A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after turning himself in at a south London police station.

“Detectives from Specialist Crime investigate.”

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