Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
A man has been convicted of the manslaughter of another man in Charlton, following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Service.
On Wednesday, 25 June 2025 a jury at Isleworth Crown Court convicted Radoslaw Brzezicki, 42 (28.06.1982), of Erwood Road, Charlton, of the manslaughter of Robert Dlugosz, 60, on Wednesday, 22 November, 2023.
The victim was attacked at his own home in Erwood Road, Charlton, following an argument. A woman was also physically assaulted, with Brzezicki convicted of causing actual bodily harm to her.
The first responding officer on the scene was one of the last people to speak to Robert while he was still alive. Using a translation app, he was able to obtain an account which proved crucial in this case.
Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend, from Specialist Crime South, and who led the investigation said: “Robert died in appalling circumstances, having been brutally assaulted by someone who claimed to be his friend.
“Due to the first-hand account Robert was able to give officers – while critically injured – justice has been done.
“I would also like to pay tribute to the surviving victim in this case. Her assistance to the police from day one was vital.
“She showed great courage and determination throughout what has no doubt been a very traumatic time.
“My thoughts and that of my officers, remain with all Robert’s friends and loved ones.”
On Wednesday, 22 November, 2023, a woman in her 40s called police, saying she had escaped from a house in Erwood Road, Charlton, after being assaulted there alongside her friend, Robert Dlugosz. Officers attended and went to Robert’s aid, who was still alive but severely injured.
Using a translation app, an officer was able to obtain a brief account from the victim, a Polish speaker. He said he had been beaten, and identified Radoslaw Brzezicki as the assailant.
Shortly after giving this account, he collapsed. Paramedics attended, and he was taken to hospital. Despite undergoing emergency surgery, Robert sadly died on Saturday, 25 November. A post-mortem examination found cause of death was due to a traumatic brain injury.
The account provided by Robert before he died was corroborated by the female victim at the scene. The woman managed to escape the property and told a neighbour about the attack.
Brzezicki was arrested shortly after Robert collapsed.
He will be sentenced on Thursday, 24 July.