one man and two women

Three people have been arrested in connection with this investigation: A man aged 31 has been bailed to return to a south London police station on 9 November, and a woman aged 34 and a woman aged 19 have been bailed to return to a south London police station on 29 November.

The police were called by passing motorists who had seen what they thought was a body in undergrowth just off Common Road, near junction with Mill Hill Road

A post-mortem at Kingston mortuary gave cause of death as a head injuries consistent with assault by a blunt instrument.

The police have identified the 22 year old victim, however they are not naming him until all his relatives are informed. He was a Vietnamese national who had been staying temporarily with friends in Hanworth, Middlesex.

The Police are still appealing for any information which may be helpful in the enquiry you are asked to the incident room in Barnes on 020 8247 7821, the case is being led by A/DCI Teresa Defanis.

She said: "If you saw anyone seen acting suspiciously in the area of Barnes Common, near the junction of Common Road and Mill Hill Road, SW13, from evening of Wednesday 12 October up to 8.00 am Thursday 13 October please contact us. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

October 21, 2005