Detectives are appealing for information after a 28-year-old man was killed in a suspected homophobic attack in Woolwich.

David Cooper’s body was found in his home by two friends in Sir Martin Bowes House, Calderwood Street, last Wednesday (November 19).

Emergency services were called but Mr Cooper was pronounced dead at the scene at around 2pm.

He had been viciously assaulted and had suffered serious head injuries.

Police want to speak to anyone who saw David on Tuesday night through to the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The murder investigation is being led by acting Detective Chief Inspector Clive Heys.

He said: “At present were investigating the possibility that David has died as the result of a homophobic attack.

“But it should be stressed that we retain an open mind regarding its motive.

“Since the start of the investigation we have worked closely with representatives of the LGBT community informing them of developments and seeking their advice on a number of matters.

"We know he meet up with friends in the Old Compton Street area of Soho and we would like to speak with anyone who saw him that evening or the people he was with.

“He visited a number of venues including Compton's Bar, Village bar and G-A-Y bar from about 6.30pm that evening.

“The last confirmed sighting we have of him is for around 11pm when he left the Friendly Society.

"Also at present we do not know how he got home.

“Therefore we would also like people who were out that evening, but not in that area to think back to see whether they saw David on public transport, or if you were the taxi driver who gave him a lift home."

Anyone who has any information that could help the investigation should call the incident room on 020 8721 4868.

Alternatively if you want to remain anonymous you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or the Galop shoutline on 020 7704 2040.

You can also call the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender officer for Greenwich on 020 8284 9864.

  • Three men were arrested in connection with the inquiry.

Two have been released with no further action and one has been bailed to return next month pending further inquiries.