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Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Yahoo
Family mourns ‘tragic loss' of architect allegedly killed by son at Putney home
The family of a 75-year-old architect allegedly stabbed to death by his son has spoken of its 'tragic loss'. Rory Talbot, 30, from Wandsworth, was charged on Saturday with the murder of his father Mark Talbot. He will appear at Westminster magistrates' court on Monday. The architect was found dead at his home in Putney in the early hours of Friday morning. Police attended the scene at 3.36am following reports of a stabbing. Mr Talbot was treated by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service but despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr Talbot's family said in a statement: 'We are grateful for the support provided by police, our neighbours and others. 'We ask that our privacy is respected while we come to terms with the tragic loss of a highly respected member of the community.' Mr Talbot was the director of two companies: Blade Mews Management and Stoutheart, where he was also named secretary in 1999, according to Companies House. Det Supt Amanda Mawhinney, from the South West Command Unit, said: 'We are currently supporting the family of a man who was sadly killed in the early hours of this morning. 'I am aware that people in the community may feel shocked following this – we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the public. 'I would like to make it clear that our investigation does not stop here. We need the local community to help us understand what happened in the early hours of this morning. 'We are appealing for anyone who was in the area at around 3am and saw or heard anything unusual to contact us as soon as possible. 'You may notice a higher police presence within the area today while we carry out our enquiries. A scene is in place, as well as road closures. If you feel the need to raise anything with our officers, then please feel free to speak with them while they are in the area.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with murdering his 75-year-old father
A 30-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his 75-year-old father in south-west London. Rory Talbot, of Mossbury Road, Wandsworth, was charged on Saturday in relation to the fatal stabbing of Mark Talbot in Putney. The Metropolitan Police was called to an address in Deodar Road at about 03:30 GMT on Friday. Rory Talbot is remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday. A spokesperson for the Met said their thoughts were with the family and friends of Mark Talbot, adding that they were being supported by specialist officers. Mark Talbot's family said in a statement: "We are grateful for the support provided by police, our neighbours and others. "We ask that our privacy is respected while we come to terms with the tragic loss of a highly respected member of the community." Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Metropolitan Police
