A MAN has been charged with murder following the death of a 75-year-old architect in Putney.
Rory Talbot, 30, of Mossbury Road, Wandsworth, was charged with the murder of his father.
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The scene in Deodar Road, Putney, south-west London[/caption]
Cordons were seen in place[/caption]
The incident took place in the early hours of January 24[/caption]
Cops were called to an address in Deodar Road on Friday in the early hours of the morning following reports of a stabbing.
Officers alongside members of the London Ambulance Service treated Mark Talbot.
Despite their best efforts he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mark’s family are receiving support from specialist officers.
They described the “tragic loss” they feel after the death of such a “highly respected member of the community”.
The 30-year-old is remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mark Talbot who have been affected by this tragic incident.”
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