A WOMAN and a man have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a “grandfather figure” was found dead, weeks after he disappeared.
An investigation had been launched after 65-year-old Michael O'Donnell was found dead at a property in Southall, west London, at around 11am on Wednesday.
London Ambulance Service had deployed its officers to the address, following reports of a concern for the welfare of a man.
On the same day, after the body was discovered, a 54-year-old man from the area was arrested on suspicion of murder and prevent a lawful burial.
He currently remains in custody, Metropolitan Police said.
A 28-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Metropolitan Police said that while its officers had yet to formally identify the victim, it is confident that Michael was the victim.
Cops are currently appealing to anyone who may have seen Michael over the past two months to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: “Family liaison officers are supporting Michael’s family at this distressing time and my thoughts remain with them.
“We continue to work diligently to gather evidence and establish what led to Michaels’ death and I would ask any local residents to take a careful look at these images to check whether they know him.
“Have you seen him since Monday, 24 February either alone or with anyone else?”
If you have any information which could help, contact the force by calling 101, quoting reference CAD2369/23APR.
You can also report information online by visiting the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) Website, or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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