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Islington Tribune - by ROISIN GADELRAB
Published: 21 March 2008

Police launch investigation after death of man, 47, in Angel

POLICE are investigating an incident in Wilton Square, Angel, which has led to the death of a 47-year-old man.
Highbury man Anthony Speer, 47, died in hospital following the incident on March 4.
Last night (Thursday) neighbours of Mr Speer in Gardeners Court, Kelvin Road, expressed shock at his death.
Neighbour Ian Degnam described Mr Speer as a nice man who did odd jobs and would always help people.
An police incident room has been set up after a post mortem examination on Tuesday at St Pancras mortuary gave the cause of death as a head injury.
An inquest was opened and adjourned at St Pancras coroner’s court.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8345 3865. If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
n A man in his 50s was arrested on March 14 on suspicion of grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident and has been bailed to return to a north London police station in mid-April, pending further enquiries.

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