A murder investigation has opened after a 55-year-old man died today.

The victim was seriously assualted on Saturday, April 14 at an address in Wayside, New Addington at about 11.50pm.

Police and London Ambulance Service attended and the victim was taken to hospital.

He died today at about 1.25pm.

The Homicide and Serious Crime Command has taken over the investigation.

Two people, a 39-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in custody at a south London police station.

Anyone with information should call 020 8721 4805 or anonymously Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.