Melvin Trotman passed away two days after a fight at an address in Cross Road (credit: Google Maps)
Melvin Trotman, 35, from South Woodford, was found unconscious by emergency services at a residential address in Cross Road on Wednesday, 27 May.
He passed away in hospital two days later.
Police say they were called at around 10.20pm to reports of a fight at the property, but forensic tests need to be carried out to determine Mr. Trotman’s cause of death.
At this stage the death is being treated as unexplained.
Investigators say that a 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
It is believed the deceased and the arrested man were known to each other.
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 9563/27MAY
To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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