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Man, 30, charged with murder of father after stabbing in south-west London Man, 30, charged with murder of father after stabbing in south-west London
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Rory Talbot to appear at Westminster magistrates court on Monday over killing of Mark Talbot, 75, in PutneyRory Talbot to appear at Westminster magistrates court on Monday over killing of Mark Talbot, 75, in Putney
A 30-year-old man has been charged with murdering his father after a 75-year-old man was stabbed to death.A 30-year-old man has been charged with murdering his father after a 75-year-old man was stabbed to death.
Scotland Yard said officers were called in the early hours of Friday to a property on Deodar Road in Putney, south-west London, after reports of a stabbing.Scotland Yard said officers were called in the early hours of Friday to a property on Deodar Road in Putney, south-west London, after reports of a stabbing.
Rory Talbot, 30, of Wandsworth, has been remanded in custody to appear at Westminster magistrates court on Monday, accused of killing his father, Mark.Rory Talbot, 30, of Wandsworth, has been remanded in custody to appear at Westminster magistrates court on Monday, accused of killing his father, Mark.
Mark Talbot’s family said: “We are grateful for the support provided by police, our neighbours and others. Mark Talbot’s family said: “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.”
“We ask that our privacy is respected while we come to terms with the tragic loss of a highly respected member of the community.”
The force said in a statement: “Officers attended alongside the London ambulance service who treated Mr Talbot. Despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.The force said in a statement: “Officers attended alongside the London ambulance service who treated Mr Talbot. Despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mark Talbot who have been affected by this tragic incident, and who continue to receive support from specialist officers.”“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mark Talbot who have been affected by this tragic incident, and who continue to receive support from specialist officers.”