The Metropolitan Police attended a property on Fountayne Road at around 10am on September 29 following reports of an alleged aggravated burglary.

At the scene, the emergency services found an 86-year-old man suffering injuries.

He was taken to hospital before being discharged that same day.

He died at home the following day, and has since been identified as John Burke.

Ashley Malcolm, 39, of Reighton Road will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on November 11, charged with murder and robbery.

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Acting Det Chf Supt Brittany Clarke said: “We understand the community concern surrounding this case in which John very sadly lost his life.

“Officers worked at pace throughout the investigation an

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