Ilford sheltered housing stab deaths: Man charged with double murder

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A man has been charged with double murder after two people were stabbed at a sheltered housing unit in north-east London.

Paul Mallin, 50, of Cecil Road, Ilford, has been charged with murdering a woman in her 50s and a man in his 80s on Saturday.

Mr Mallin is due to appear before Barkingside Magistrates' Court later.

The Met said they knew the identities of the deceased and their next of kin had been informed.

The housing unit falls under the care provision of Redbridge Borough Council.