A man has been charged with murdering an 87-year-old man and robbery after police were called to the scene in north London.

Peter Augustine, 58, of Hornsey, is accused of killing an 87-year-old man in Manor House. 

Police were called to a robbery just before 6pm on Goodchild Road on Tuesday.

Paramedics from the London Ambulance service were also rushed to the scene and the man, who has not been named, was rushed to hospital where he died on Thursday.

His family are being supported by specialist officers, the Metropolitan police said.

The same day, Augustine was arrested and was remanded in custody to appear before Willesden Magistrates’ Court today.

Anyone with information about this is asked to contact the police on 0208 345 3715 quoting Operation Cedarbirch or to call CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

Officers have previously said that a post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, from the Met’s Specialist Crime North Unit and leading the investigation described the ‘horrific’ incident and that officers were not looking for anyone else in connection to this.

He added: ‘However, this is a fast-paced investigation and I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area or witnessed what happened to please contact the police.’

Assistant Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who leads local policing in the area, said: ‘We know many people will be very concerned by what has happened and while we have a man in custody, local patrols have been stepped up.

‘If you have any concerns please do speak to those officers.

‘A man has lost his life in a tragic way and our thoughts remain with his family.’