"A murder investigation has been launched after an elderly man was found strangled at home in south London, as a suspect known to him appeared in court. Brian Hunt, 87, died at the property in Wellmeadow Road, Lewisham around 1am on Sunday. Police were called alongside the London Ambulance Service. A force spokesman added: His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers."
"supported by specially-trained officers. A post-mortem examination held on Monday gave his cause of death as compression of the neck. Romanian national Vasile Iosebica, 47, of the same road, was arrested on suspicion of murder and subsequently charged murdering Mr Hunt. On Tuesday, he appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court. Scotland Yard said Iosebica and the victim were known to each other."
An 87-year-old man, Brian Hunt, was found strangled at his Wellmeadow Road home in Lewisham around 1am on Sunday. Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, were called to the scene. A post-mortem examination determined the cause of death as compression of the neck. A force spokesman said next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers. Romanian national Vasile Iosebica, 47, of the same road, was arrested on suspicion of murder and charged with murdering Mr Hunt. Iosebica appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Scotland Yard said Iosebica and the victim were known to each other.
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