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Statement from Sutton Borough Commander Guy Ferguson

Re incident in Cheam Road on 4th May 2010.
“Sutton Police officers are working closely with the MPS’ Homicide and Serious Crime Command who have launched an investigation following the death of a 49-year-old man at an address in Cheam Road, Sutton, yesterday (Tuesday 4th May).

“The man, who had suffered from multiple injuries, was pronounced dead at the scene. A man (aged 27) has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody at a South London police station."

“We understand that some residents will be concerned that this is the second murder investigation in Sutton in less than ten days; there was a completely unconnected incident at Winchcombe Road, Sutton, on 26th April, which resulted in two men being charged with murder. The Winchcombe Road incident involved individuals who were known to each other."

“Although the investigation into Cheam Road has only just begun, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident at this stage.”

“We are talking to local residents about what has happened and are in close contact with our public service partners to keep them updated.”

“Although we have had two murder investigations in a short period of time, we would like to reassure residents that incidents like these in Sutton are extremely rare. However, we are not complacent and we are continuing to work hard to keep crime levels low, detect crime and bring offenders before the courts. We will continue to work closely with our partners to ensure Sutton remains one of the safest boroughs in London.”

Police carried out two simultaneous search warrants - one at the Red Lion Pub at the north end of Sutton High Street and the other at a flat in Brunswick Road, Sutton. The raids resulted in a total of six arrests - five men and one woman. They were arrested on suspicion of a variety of offences including possession with intent to supply cannabis, being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, handling stolen goods and fraud offences. Town Centre Insp Chris Green said “Police were responding to information received from the local community and information that had been gained through Police intelligence work. We will use all the resources at our disposal to reduce crime and make Sutton even safer."

A woman who broke into a house and drank whisky from the drinks cabinet and searched through bedroom drawers was sentenced at Sutton Magistrates Court. Paulina Kisielska, aged 22, of Aplin Court, Grove Road, Sutton, admitted the burglary, in Grange Road, Sutton. Kisielska was sentenced to a community order of four months and to pay compensation of £200 and costs of £85.