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Murder investigation launched after man dies in street fight

Murder investigation launched after man dies in high street fight
Police have launched a murder investigation following a fight between two men in Uxbridge, London (Picture: Google)

A murder probe has been launched after a man died following an altercation in west London.

The alarm was raised after two men were involved in a fight on Cowley High Street in Uxbridge yesterday at about 12.27pm.

Paramedics treated a 62-year-old man at the scene, but he succumbed to his injuries.

Officers have taken a 43-year-old man into custody after arresting him on suspicion of murder.

DI Richard Kempsall, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘My team are working at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to this man’s tragic death.

‘We have arrested a man and no other suspects are being sought at this time.

‘However, we are urging anyone who may have been in the area of Cowley High Street to look at any doorbell or camera footage and share anything that may be of use with police.’

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