Man charged with murder following an assault in Lewisham

A man has been charged with murder after an assault in Lewisham.

Police were called at around 04.40hrs on Sunday, 24 May to Lewisham High Street following reports of an altercation.

Officers attended the scene and discovered a 41-year-old man with a serious head injury. He was treated at the scene by colleagues from the London Ambulance Service and taken to hospital. On Saturday, 30 May he was sadly pronounced dead.

He can now be named as Taiwo Ekerin. His next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.

Maxwell Oguanaya, 32 (21.07.1993), of Eastfield Road, Enfield, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday, 4 June. He was charged on Friday, 5 June and appeared at Ealing Magistrates’ Court on the same day. He was remanded in custody and will next appear on Tuesday, 9 June

A second man, aged 34, has also been arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday, 5 June. He remains in custody.

+ Anyone will information can that could help police should upload it to the major incident portal HERE, or contact police on 101, providing the reference 1609/24MAY. Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.