Gang Of Four: Man Dies Two Weeks After Late-Night Beating

Police are hunting this foursome after a man died two weeks after he was punched and stamped on in the early hours.

Simon Whisker, 40, was hospitalised after the incident at 1.30am on July 1 in London Road, Croydon.

He was treated for his injuries and discharged.

Sadly, a fortnight later he had to be re-admitted to hospital, where he died on July 13.

The Metropolitan Police are not treating it as a murder or racially-aggravated investigation at the moment.

The next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

A special post-mortem examination has been held. 

Extensive enquiries have been carried out by detectives from the South Area Command Unit.

So far there have been no arrests. 

Enquiries to establish the circumstances continue.

Detectives have released this image of the four males they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

Detective Constable Jo Cheung, from the South Area CID, said: 

Simon Whisker

“The victim became involved in an altercation with a group of males and was viciously assaulted.

“We are not treating this as a murder inquiry at this time. 

"We just want to find out who was responsible for the attack on Simon.

“I am asking the public to contact us if they recognise any of these males.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference Cad 471/01Jul. 

Alternatively tweet @MetCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.