Detectives are appealing for information as they continue to investigate the death of a man in Southall, believed to be 65-year-old Michael O’Donnell.

Police were called to Samara Drive at 10:56am on Wednesday, April 23, by the London Ambulance Service following concerns for the welfare of a man. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

An investigation was immediately launched, and the death is being treated as murder.

Although formal identification has yet to take place, officers are confident the victim is Michael O’Donnell.

Arrests Made

A 54-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, both from Southall, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. The man also faces suspicion of preventing a lawful burial. Both remain in custody as enquiries continue.

Police Appeal to the Public

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie of 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 Michael’s death.

I would ask any local residents to take a careful look at the images released and to think carefully about whether they have seen Michael in the past two months.

Have you seen him since Monday, 24 February — either alone or in the company of others?

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting reference CAD 2369/23APR, or report it online via the Major Incident Public Portal: MIPP Portal.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.