A murder investigation has been launched in Hounslow after a man died in hospital from a critical head injury.

Mehmood Shamshi, 61, was found with a life-threatening head injury in Staines Road, Hounslow, 18 August.

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition and died in the early hours of Saturday 21 August.

Hounslow Police have appealed for witnesses as part of an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Detectives believe Mehmood was the victim of an assault on Staines Road, near the junction of Cromwell Road, at about 10.30pm on Tuesday, 17 August.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Saturday, 28 August on suspicion of murder.

He was taken into custody before being released on bail to a date in September.

Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, leading the investigation, said: "Mehmood's family and friends have been left devastated by his death and we are working hard to work out the sequence of events that led to him sustaining injuries, which we believe ultimately led to his death.

"I would like to speak to anyone who was in the area, including drivers who may have any dash cam footage, of Staines Road near to the junction of Cromwell Road on 17 August between 10:30pm and 11:30pm, who may have seen anything suspicious."

The police are urging anyone with information to call 0208 785 8244, quoting Op Tinos or 101 and quote CAD 212/18Aug, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0300 555 111.