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Greenwich Pensioner Found Murdered At Home

July 20, 2009 By Rob Powell

A 79 year old man from Greenwich was found dead at his home by police on Sunday.  The man, identified as Edward Highwood, died from head injuries.

Police entered the pensioner’s home in Hollymount Close on Sunday to find him already dead. A murder investigation has been launched by Greenwich Police.

Det Insp Steve Warrilow said: “We must retain an open mind regarding motive and are trying to establish whether anything was stolen from the house.” .

Mr Highwood was last seen alive on Friday. Anyone with any information regarding this should contact Greenwich Police.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: crime, Edward Highwood, Hollymount Close, LGBT

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