Detectives investigating the death of a man in North Finchley have charged a man with murder.

Nicholas Sutin, 55, died after he was involved in a fight in Ballards Lane in the early hours of Friday May 27.

Emergency services were called to near Tally Ho Corner at 4.05am and found Mr Sutin with a serious neck injury. He died at the scene.

A post-mortem examination carried out at Northwick Park Hospital Mortuary the following day gave the cause of death as head injuries and a stab wound to the neck.

Detectives have been carrying out enquiries into the death and have made two arrests so far.

Jermaine Myers, 36, of Woodhouse Road, North Finchley was arrested on Saturday evening (May 26).

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed he was charged on Sunday with the murder of Mr Sutin.

He was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a pointed/bladed article.

A 40-year-old man also detained on suspicion of murder has been bailed until late June.

Myers will appear in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 30 May.

Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley from the Met's specialist crime command, who is leading the investigation, said over the weekend: "Our investigation into Nicholas’ death is continuing at pace and officers are working around the clock to establish exactly what happened.

"My team continue to work in the area to identify anyone who may have seen or heard anything which will assist the investigation. Officers have already spoken to several witnesses but I would encourage anyone else with information to contact us immediately."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101 , providing the reference 879/27MAY.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.