Surrey Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Ewell on Tuesday 9th December.
Police were called to The Wheatsheaf in Kingston Road around 3.30pm following reports that a man with serious injuries had been found in an alleyway next to the pub.
Ambulance crews were called to the scene and the man was treated for his injuries but was sadly pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
An investigation, led by the Surrey and Sussex Police Major Crime Team, is underway to establish the circumstances of the man’s death.
A cordon is in place and Kingston Road and Chessington Road are currently closed in both directions.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Chris Friday, said: “Firstly, I would like to pay my heartfelt condolences to the man’s family and friends for their loss.
“I know that there will be a lot of concern and speculation in the local community this evening about what has happened, and I would like to reassure you that we are working at pace to establish the exact circumstances of this man’s death and identify those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice.
“I would also like to thank local residents for their patience and cooperation while we deal with this incident.
“I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area round the time of the incident, or with any other information about what has happened, to come forward as soon as possible. I would also appeal to anyone in the vicinity with doorbell or CTV footage to make contact with us as a matter of urgency.”
If you can help, please contact us quoting PR/452501488431 via:
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- Webchat on their website https://www.surrey.police.uk/
- Their online reporting tool https://www.surrey.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
- Calling them on 101
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends at this sad time.

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