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The Independent
09-07-2025
- The Independent
Elderly victim suffered fatal stab and groin injuries in home attack
A man has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of killing an 85-year-old pensioner who was stabbed and suffered groin injuries in his own home. Amithraz Balgobin, 36, allegedly attacked Amaratial Mistry at the property in Streatham, south London, on Friday July 4. Paramedics were called to his home at around 1pm and found Mr Mistry with a number of injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene in Churchmore Road. Balgobin was arrested nearby and charged on Sunday with murder and possession of Class A and B drugs. On Wednesday, the defendant, of Woodbourne Avenue, Lambeth, appeared at the Old Bailey by video-link from Thameside prison. He spoke only to confirm his identity before Judge Simon Mayo KC set a timetable for his case. Summarising the allegations against the defendant, Judge Mayo said: 'He is alleged to have murdered an elderly gentleman in his own home. 'The method involves the use of a knife to stab him. There are also it seems some additional injuries inflicted to the groin area of the unfortunate victim.' Judge Mayo set a plea hearing for September 24 and a provisional 10-day trial from April 7 next year. The defendant was remanded into custody. Previously, Scotland Yard have said that a post-mortem examination would take place and that the victim's next of kin was being supported by specialist officers.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Yahoo
Elderly victim suffered fatal stab and groin injuries in home attack
A man has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of killing an 85-year-old pensioner who was stabbed and suffered groin injuries in his own home. Amithraz Balgobin, 36, allegedly attacked Amaratial Mistry at the property in Streatham, south London, on Friday July 4. Paramedics were called to his home at around 1pm and found Mr Mistry with a number of injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene in Churchmore Road. Balgobin was arrested nearby and charged on Sunday with murder and possession of Class A and B drugs. On Wednesday, the defendant, of Woodbourne Avenue, Lambeth, appeared at the Old Bailey by video-link from Thameside prison. He spoke only to confirm his identity before Judge Simon Mayo KC set a timetable for his case. Summarising the allegations against the defendant, Judge Mayo said: 'He is alleged to have murdered an elderly gentleman in his own home. 'The method involves the use of a knife to stab him. There are also it seems some additional injuries inflicted to the groin area of the unfortunate victim.' Judge Mayo set a plea hearing for September 24 and a provisional 10-day trial from April 7 next year. The defendant was remanded into custody. Previously, Scotland Yard have said that a post-mortem examination would take place and that the victim's next of kin was being supported by specialist officers.
Sky News
06-07-2025
- Sky News
Man charged with murder after pensioner found dead in Streatham
A man has been charged with murder after an 85-year-old man was found dead at a property in south London, police have said. Officers were called to an address in Streatham by the London Ambulance Service at around 1pm on Friday after reports that an elderly man had suffered serious injuries. The victim, who has not been named, was found with a number of injuries and pronounced dead at the scene in Churchmore Road, the Metropolitan Police said. The force added: "Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. "A post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The victim's next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers." Amithraz Balgobin, 36, of Woodbourne Avenue, Lambeth, has since been charged with murder and possession of Class A and Class B drugs. He was arrested nearby and charged on Sunday, police said.
BBC News
06-07-2025
- BBC News
Man charged with murder after man, 85, found dead in Streatham
A man has been charged with murder after an 85-year-old man was found dead at a property in south London Ambulance Service called the police to a property on Churchmore Road in Streatham, at around 13:00 on Friday Met Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene and he had "a number of injuries".Amithraz Balgobin, 36, of Lambeth, south London, was on Sunday charged with murder and drug possession, and is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court on 7 July. The victim's next of kin have been made aware of his death but his identity has not been released.
BBC News
05-07-2025
- BBC News
Murder arrest after man, 85, found dead in property in Streatham
Police have begun a murder investigation after an 85-year-old man was found dead at a property in south made the discovery at the address on Churchmore Road in Streatham, on Friday Met Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene and he had "a number of injuries".A 36-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody and detectives said they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the death. Formal identification is yet to take place and a post-mortem examination will be carried out Ch Insp Sarah Lee said: "We are working hard to piece together the events that unfolded in Churchmore Road yesterday, and offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim and those affected by this tragic incident."We will continue to have an increased presence in the area whilst we continue our enquiries."
