Detectives quiz murder suspect, 42 after 79-year-old man is found dead with head injury in north London
- Anthony Rooks, 79, was found at his home in Holloway, north London on Monday
- He was pronounced dead at the scene of the property in Dalmeny Road
- Police said the victim and the 42-year-old suspect were known to each other
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A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pensioner was found dead.
Anthony Rooks, 79, was discovered collapsed with a head injury at a property in Dalmeny Road, Holloway, north London at around 7.20pm on Monday.
An ambulance crew was called but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are investigating a murder carried out on Dalmeny Road in Holloway, north London
Police said the victim and the suspect were known to each other, but that investigators are keeping an open mind as to motive.
A post-mortem examination will be held on Thursday.
Anyone with information can call police on 020 8358 0100, or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
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