Man, 60, dies after being attacked at care centre as suspect, 44, arrested on suspicion of murder
A CARE home resident has died after being attacked at the facility.
The man, 60, was assaulted shortly before midnight on Monday at the facility where he was a resident.
He was treated by paramedics but was pronounced dead at the scene in Lansbury Drive, Hayes, west London. His family has been told.
A 44-year-old man, who was also a resident at the centre, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Metropolitan Police said.
A witness said they had seen police vehicles and ambulances with flashing lights outside the centre.
The witness, who did not want to be named, said: "I saw lots of police cars and ambulances, the lights were flashing but there weren't sirens."
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During the early hours of this morning, a 34-year-old man also died.
It is understood he suffered fatal head injuries at a mental health care centre in Glen Road, Newham, east London.
A 21-year-old man, who was also a resident at Newham Centre for Mental Health, has been arrested on on suspicion of murder.
Police are in the process of telling the victim's family.
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The two cases are not connected.
Anyone with information about the Hayes investigation can call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting the reference CAD6884/2Jan.
Those with information about the Plaistow investigation can contact police in the same way - but referencing CAD751/03Jan.
To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.