Man charged with murder following death of 85-year-old in Lambeth

A man has been charged with murder following a death of an 85-year-old man in Lambeth.

Amithraz Balgobin, 36 (27.03.1989), of Woodbourne Avenue, Lambeth, was charged with murder and possession of Class A and Class B drugs on Sunday, 6 July. He was remanded in custody to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 7 July.

On Friday, 4 July, officers were called at around 13:00hrs by the London Ambulance Service to an address in Churchmore Road, Streatham after an 85-year-old man was reported to have suffered serious injuries.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

A 36-year-old was arrested nearby and charged with the above.

The victim's next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.