CCTV photos of fateful night (From Croydon Guardian)

CCTV photos of fateful night

10:16am Thursday 8th January 2004 in News By Daniel Menhinnitt

Police have released four CCTV images taken inside Flares nightclub in a bid to trace witnesses who may have vital information about the death of teenager Keith Clarke.

Keith, 19, from South Norwood, died from severe head injuries after a night out with twin brother Colin and close friends at Flares nightclub in Park Street, Croydon.

He was found by police officers lying unconscious on the pavement outside the club at around 1.15am and was taken to Mayday Hospital in Thornton Heath.

He died two days later. It is believed he had fallen down a stairwell inside the club.

Police from the serious crimes directorate have opened an incident room, and are hoping that people in the club or the area at the time might have vital information which could help the investigation.

They have released CCTV images taken at Flares in the hope the people pictured will contact them.

None of them are suspects in the inquiry.

Detective Inspector Paul Astbury, who is leading the investigation, said: "It's always tragic when a young man dies, but at this time of year it's particularly so.

"I'd urge anyone with information to come forward. We are not treating them as a suspect, but they might have vital information which could help with the investigation."

Anyone with information should contact the incident room on 020 8217 6530 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.