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A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man who was seriously assaulted at Cobham Services.

Emergency services were called out to the service station , between junction 9 Leatherhead and junction 10 A3, at around 3.20pm on Monday afternoon (June 26).

Surrey Police was alerted to reports of a fight between two groups of people, who officers believe knew each other, at the Shell petrol station in the services.

A 20-year-old man was assaulted by two men and received substantial head injuries.

Police said the man died from the injuries on Wednesday (June 28).

The two men who are understood to have assaulted the victim left the scene in a white Peugeot van.

Police said the van was recovered on Wednesday (June 28) after being abandoned in Chessington.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Jo Hayes said: “This was a horrifying attack at a busy petrol station on the M25, and I am sure that there are people who saw what happened but have not yet spoken to my officers.

"This is now a murder investigation, and we are pursuing all avenues of enquiry to bring those responsible to justice.

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"I would like to speak to everyone who refuelled at the petrol station, or visited the shop, between 3pm and 3.30pm on Monday June 26."

The DCI added: "In particular there is a man shown in the store on CCTV wearing military or camouflage clothing who could have very valuable information for the investigation. If this person is you, please come forward.

"There are reports of people filming on mobile phones during the altercation, and immediately afterwards, and it is imperative that we get hold of their footage.

"There were vehicles on the forecourt during the fight, and I want to speak to those drivers, and view any dashcam footage they may have."

Surrey Police is keen to piece together the movements of the van in the aftermath of the attack.

The DCI said: "The van is described as a white Peugeot Partner Van, registration NX63 VLP, with a roof rack and ladder strapped to the roof.

"If you saw the van between 3.30pm on Monday and 10am this morning (June 28), or have information about the driver and their whereabouts, please contact us as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 (999 in an emergency) or report it online here , quoting 45170068211.

People can also report any information you may have to the independent charity Crimestoppers in complete anonymity by calling 0800 555 111.

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