A man and a woman have been arrested following the death of a man who was assaulted in the street in south London.

The 67-year-old victim was taken to hospital on 24 August after he was assaulted at about 15:40 BST in Balham High Road, the Metropolitan Police said.

He died in hospital on Friday. His family are being supported by specialist officers.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

Det Ch Insp Matthew Denby said: “This is an incredibly sad incident where a 67-year-old man has lost his life after being seriously assaulted following a dispute in the street. We are working at pace on what is now a murder investigation.”

Both the man and woman remain in custody for questioning, the force said.

Det Ch Insp Denby added: “Were you in the area or on Balham High Road on Sunday, 24 August? If so, we really need your help.”

He appealed for anyone with video footage from the area to get in touch with the police on 101 quoting CAD 4647/24Aug.