Police are investigating the “unexplained” death of a man who was found bleeding from the neck in Plumstead.

Officers were called by ambulance services to Orchard Road at 6.30am on Wednesday, October 28, where they found a 29-year-old with a neck wound.

He was rushed to an east London hospital where he was later pronounced dead at 7.53am.

His next of kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers, although formal identification has not taken place.

A post-mortem examination conducted on Friday found the cause of death to have been loss of blood.

A/Chief Inspector Josh Laughton of the Met’s South East Command said: “The status of the death remains ‘unexplained’.

“At this early stage it remains unclear whether any other persons contributed to the victim’s injuries and we remain mindful that the victim’s family are grieving and we are doing everything we can to bring our enquiries to a swift conclusion.

“I urge anyone who has information that could assist our investigation to make contact without delay.”

Enquiries continue.

Anyone who witnessed this incident, or has information or footage is asked to contact police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 1046/28OCT.

To remain 100% anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers_uk.org.