Man charged with murder after pensioner found dead in Streatham
Officers were called to an address in Streatham by the London Ambulance Service at around 1pm on Friday after reports that an elderly man had suffered serious injuries.
The victim, who has not been named, was found with a number of injuries and pronounced dead at the scene in Churchmore Road, the Metropolitan Police said.
The force added: "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. The victim's next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers."
Amithraz Balgobin, 36, of Woodbourne Avenue, Lambeth, has since been charged with murder and possession of Class A and Class B drugs.
He was arrested nearby and charged on Sunday, police said.
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