Battersea 'street fight': Murder probe as man, 46, killed in brawl in south-west London

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed during a brawl in south-west London.

The victim, 46, was found suffering injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene in Battersea on Wednesday evening.

Police were called to reports of a group of men fighting in Charlotte Despard Avenue at 5.30pm.

The shocking incident took place within a communal area of a block of flats in the same street.

All suspects had fled before officers arrived, Scotland Yard said.

There have been no arrests.

A Met Police spokesman said: “Next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.”

Anyone with information to call the incident room on 020 8721 4005 or contact police via Twitter @MetCC. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.