A murder inquiry was launched last night after a man died of serious injuries in Norwood.

Police were called to the Whitehorse Lane area at about 8.20pm yesterday evening where they found a severely injured man.

London Ambulance Service attended the scene but the man was declared dead at 9pm.

A post mortem will be held in due course.

The road was closed both ways between South Norwood Hill and Whitehorse Road.

Police are appealing for witnesses to call 0800 555 111.

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