Police have charged a man with the murder of a pensioner - thought to have been attacked at home. Joseph Griffiths who was 73, was found dead in Fulham at the weekend after police were called to investigate a break-in.
A 20-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a pensioner who is believed to have been attacked during a burglary at his home in Fulham.
Joseph Griffiths, 73, was found dead on Saturday, after police were called to investigate a break-in.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said Arron De Silva, of Warwick Road, Earls Court, west London, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow, where he will also face a charge of aggravated burglary.
Pictures: forensic investigation at scene of Fulham stabbing
Forensics officers have set up a tent at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Fulham.
A 65-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene yesterday evening.
The police were called out to Fulham High Street at around 7pm. Credit: London Tonight.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Credit: London Tonight.
"I am appealing for any people who were in the area and witnessed this incident, or the events leading up to this incident, to come forward and speak to my team.
"At this early stage it is unclear what the motive for this incident was.
"If you saw anything, or have any information which may help the investigation, please get in contact."
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 65-year-old man was stabbed to death in west London.
Police were called out to Fulham High Street at around 7pm last night. They found a man, suffering from stab wounds, who was pronounced dead at the scene.