Young Man Charged with Murder of 74-Year-Old in Bexleyheath

Ben Oliver, 23, from Lion Road, Bexleyheath, was charged on Wednesday, 20 January with the murder of 74-year-old David Oliver.

Tragic Stabbing in West Park

Police and the London Ambulance Service rushed to a home on West Park, SE9 at 11:52am on Tuesday, 19 January after reports of a man with serious injuries.

They found David Oliver suffering from a knife wound. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by 12:25pm.

Suspect Due in Court

Ben Oliver is set to appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 21 January.

Police have informed the next of kin.

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