Investigation launched after man who ‘wouldn’t hurt a fly’ killed in south London flat

Police and forensics teams are at the scene in south London (Picture: John Dunne)

A man who ‘wouldn’t hurt a fly’ has died after he was attacked at his Clapham flat, prompting a murder enquiry.

Police have launched a manhunt after Thomas Carey, 39, was found unresponsive with fatal head injuries.

Neighbours said they saw police, firefighters and paramedics swoop on the first-floor apartment on Poynders Road on Saturday.

Forensics experts are now scouring the apartment, half a mile from Clapham Common, for evidence.

Meanwhile, detectives are carrying out door-to-door inquiries and collecting CCTV and Ring Doorbell footage. No arrests have been made. 

A neighbour of the victim told ...