A homicide investigation has been launched after a man died following an attack at a care home in Hayes, west London

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man at a care center for adults with mental health and substance abuse problems.

The 60-year-old died after being assaulted shortly before midnight on Monday at the Imperial Lodge care center in Hayes, west London.

The man, who was a resident of the facility, was treated by paramedics but was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 44-year-old man, who also lived there, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Metropolitan Police said.

A force spokesman said: “Police were called at approximately 11.50pm on Monday January 2 to reports of a man being assaulted at an aged care facility in Lansbury Drive, Hayes.

“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the 60-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“His next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem will be scheduled in due course.

“A 44-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at a west London police station.

“Both the deceased and the arrested man were residents of the facility.”

A witness said they had seen police vehicles and ambulances with flashing lights on the street outside the facility.

The witness, who did not want to be named, said: “I saw loads of police cars and ambulances, lights flashing but no sirens.”