Greenwich news and information
By Rob Powell
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Greenwich pensioner, Edward Highwood.
Marcin Orlowski, 21, befriended the victim before going back to his home in Hollymount Close where he attacked and robbed him. Mr Highwood, 79, died from injuries caused to his head.
Orlowski was found guilty at the Old Bailey on Wednesday. Yesterday, Judge Richard Hawkins ordered that Orlowski serve a minimum of 23 years in prison.
By Rob Powell
A 20 year old man has been charged with the murder of Greenwich pensioner, Edward Highwood. Mr Highwood, 79, was found murdered in his home in Hollymount Close just over a week ago. Head injuries were the cause of death and computer equipment had been taken from the property.
Marcin Orlowski, of no fixed address, was arrested in connection with the incident on Friday. Police charged him murder and earlier today he appeared before Sutton Magistrates’ Court who remanded him in custody until he faces trial.
By Rob Powell
Detectives investigating the murder of Edward Highwood last weekend have today arrested a 20 year old man who is being questioned at a south London police station.
Police revealed earlier in the week that a 17″ Hewlett Packard computer monitor with silver-grey edging had been stolen from the victim’s Hollymount Close home and appealed for anyone who may have been offered the screen to come forward.
A post mortem on Mr Highwood, aged 79, confirmed that he died from injuries sustained to his head in the incident.
Police are still looking to get information from anyone who may have seen Edward Highwood or who saw anything suspicious in Hollymount Close – call the incident room on 020 8721 4054.
By Rob Powell
A 79 year old man from Greenwich was found dead at his home by police on Sunday. The man, identified as Edward Highwood, died from head injuries.
Police entered the pensioner’s home in Hollymount Close on Sunday to find him already dead. A murder investigation has been launched by Greenwich Police.
Det Insp Steve Warrilow said: “We must retain an open mind regarding motive and are trying to establish whether anything was stolen from the house.” .
Mr Highwood was last seen alive on Friday. Anyone with any information regarding this should contact Greenwich Police.