This is the first picture of Mick McGrath who was found dead in his Carshalton home.

Police have launched a murder investigation after Mr McGrath's body was discovered at 9.20am yesterday at a maisonette in Shaftesbury Avenue.

A neighbour called officers after finding Mr McGrath's front door open.

Mr McGrath, 50, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information should call the incident room, led by Detective Chief Inspector Nick Scola, at Sutton police on 020 8721 4005 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.