A man has been charged with the murder of his father, 81, in Lewisham.

Frank Samuel, 54, has been charged with the murder of Arthur Samuel who was aged 81.

Frank, of Beacon Road in Hither Green, is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, September 30.

Officers were called at 9:45am on Tuesday, September 28 to Burford Road, SE6 and found Arthur Samuel with stab wounds.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "A 54-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his father in Lewisham.

"Frank Samuel, 54 (19.07.1967) of Beacon Road, Hither Green, SE13 has been charged with the murder of Arthur Samuel, who was aged 81.

"He is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 30 September.

"Officers were called at 09:45hrs on Tuesday, 28 September to Burford Road, SE6 and found Arthur Samuel with stab wounds.

"Despite the efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene."

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