Barnehurst murder inquiry launched following burglary

Reena Kumar, Reporter Thursday, January 26, 2012
12:40 PM

A murder investigation has been launched after two residents were tied up in their home during a burglary last night.

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The incident took place yesterday at around 10pm when the suspects entered the house in Barnehurst, south-east London, tied up the two occupants and stole some of their property.

The police were called at 10.25pm and paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance attended and a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Although formal identification is yet to take place, officers believe the victim is 64-year-old Edward Syrad,

DCI Cliff Lyons, from the homicide and serious crime command, said: “One line of enquiry is burglary although at this early stage of the investigation we are keeping an open mind with regards to a motive.

“We would appeal for anyone who may have seen or heard anything, or has any information regarding this murder, to come forward and assist police.”

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

No arrests have yet been made and the next of kin have been told.

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8721 4961, if you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.