Two men have been charged over the death of a 67-year-old man who was injured following a fight in north London.
Police were called to reports of an altercation in Priory Road, Hornsey, at about 8pm on October 5. Officers and paramedics found the victim, named as Richard Payne, with a serious head injury. He was taken to hospital for treatment but sadly died on Saturday.
Arrests and charges
Three men were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm the day after the incident. Following Mr Payne's death, two of the suspects were rearrested.
Crisbond Gasper, 22, of Hornsey, has now been charged with murder, while Jesse Friedlander, 22, of Tower Hamlets, has been charged with manslaughter. Both men have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, October 13.
An 18-year-old man who was also arrested has been released on bail while inquiries continue. A second man, aged 60, was also taken to hospital. His injuries were not considered life-threatening or life-changing.
Police appeal
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a deeply tragic incident, and our thoughts remain firmly with Richard's family during this difficult time. I encourage anyone with information in relation to Richard's death to contact us. Any information you have could be vital in our investigation."
Chief Superintendent Anna McCartney, who leads policing in the area, said officers had increased patrols following the incident to provide reassurance to residents. She said: "We recognise that Richard's death will be deeply concerning for local residents. I would like to reassure the community that officers acted swiftly following this incident to identify and arrest the suspects. Over the past week, we have increased patrols in the area, and officers continue to provide reassurance, address community concerns and work with partners to tackle serious violence."
Mr Payne's family are being supported by specialist officers. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 6762/05OCT. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
