CCTV images that may show the last movements of a man whose body was found behind a takeaway restaurant have been released.

The man, believed to be Eastern European origin, was found dead from a head injury behind the takeaway in Finchley Road, Golders Green, on September 21.

CCTV obtained from a nearby premises shows the victim walking down an alleyway from the direction of Rodborough Road towards Hodford Road at around on 10pm on Thursday, September 20.

Around four minutes later, he is captured walking back and appears to be staggering before sitting down against a wall where he was discovered the next morning.

Police say the man could have been aged between 30 and 40 and homeless. His identity is unknown and the circumstances of his death are currently being treated as unexplained.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have passed or spoken to the victim that evening to contact them with any information that could help their investigation.

Detective Constable Fred Itiose, from Barnet CID, said: “We are keen to establish not only who the victim is but also the course of events leading to his death on Thursday, 20 September.

“We know a number of people were in the area at the same time and may have spoken to the victim in his final hours.

“We urge anyone with information to speak to us by calling 020 8733 4125.”