Overview

• Amithraz Balgobin, 36, was arrested near the Streatham address on Friday and formally charged on Sunday with murder following the pensioner’s death.
• Police launched a homicide inquiry after responding to Churchmore Road shortly after 1pm and finding the 85-year-old victim with multiple injuries, later pronounced dead on scene.
• Alongside the murder indictment, Balgobin faces separate counts of possessing Class A and Class B drugs.
• He has been remanded in custody ahead of his Bromley Magistrates’ Court appearance on July 7 as detectives await the victim’s formal identification and conduct a post-mortem examination.
• Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee confirmed no other suspects are being sought and urged anyone with information to contact police on 101 quoting crime reference 3581/04JUL.