A man is to appear in court today charged with the murder of Ion Radu, who was found dead in a car park in Crystal Palace last week.
The murder investigation was launched after the body of 46-year-old Radu, a Romanian national, was found in a car park in Homelands Drive, off Church Road, on June 1.
Radu is understood to have been homeless. Enquiries are ongoing to trace any living relatives.
Murdered: Ion Rado, found dead in a car park in Crystal Palace
A post-mortem examination gave cause of death as a stab wound to the liver.
Anyone who may have had contact with Radu recently is urged to get in touch with officers, as they seek to build a picture of his life in London.
If you have information please call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting 1924/01jun.
To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.
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