The Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom have confirmed the arrest and arraignment of a 37-year-old man, Andre Wright-Walters, in connection with the death of Nigerian national, James Gbadamosi, aged 67.

According to a statement issued on Monday, Gbadamosi was viciously attacked on August 24 along Balham High Road at about 4:00 p.m., sustaining critical injuries.

Police officers arrived promptly at the scene and rushed him to the hospital, where he fought for his life until he passed away on Friday, September 5.

“Police were called to reports of an assault in Balham High Road around 15:40 hours on Sunday, 24 August. A 67-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and, sadly, he died in hospital on Friday, September 5.

He has been formally identified as James Gbadamosi,” the statement read.

Authorities revealed that Wright-Walters had initially been arrested in August and charged with grievous bodily harm with intent as well as possession of a Class A drug. He first appeared before Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on August 28 and was granted bail pending further hearings.

Following Gbadamosi’s death, the suspect was rearrested on Saturday, September 6, and subsequently charged with murder. He was arraigned before Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday, September 8.

The police also disclosed that a second suspect, a 30-year-old woman, was taken into custody. She was first arrested on August 27 on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm and later rearrested on September 6 over alleged conspiracy to commit murder. She has since been released on bail as investigations continue.

Detectives are still gathering evidence to uncover the full circumstances surrounding Gbadamosi’s death.