Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was found dead at a flat in Southall.

Police officers were called to Samara Drive, Southall, at around 11am on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, following concerns raised by the London Ambulance Service about the welfare of a man.

Police and ambulance crews attended the address. A 66-year-old man, later identified as Michael O'Donnell, was found dead at the scene.

Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are treating the death as suspicious and have opened an investigation under Operation Cresspoint.

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A 54-year-old man from Southall was arrested on suspicion of murder and preventing a lawful burial on 23 April 2025. A 28-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of murder. Both remain in custody.

Officers are appealing to those who may have seen Michael within the last two months to come forward.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: "Family liaison officers are supporting Michael’s family at this distressing time and my thoughts remain with them."

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"We continue to work diligently to gather evidence and establish what led to Michaels’ death and I would ask any local residents to take a careful look at these images to check whether they know him."

"Have you seen him since Monday, 24 February either alone or with anyone else?"

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD2369/23APR. Information can also be provided online via the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP), or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Image courtesy of Met Police: Michael O’Donnell