Following the stabbing death of a "highly respected" 75-year-old man, a 30-year-old man has been charged with his father's murder.

According to Scotland Yard, officers were summoned to a residence on Deodar Road in Putney, south-west London, early on Friday morning after receiving allegations of a stabbing.

Wandsworth resident Rory Talbot, 30, has been placed under remand to appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday. He is charged with the murder of his father, Mark Talbot.

Met Police

Mark Talbot’s family said: “We are grateful for the support provided by police, our neighbours and others.

“We ask that our privacy is respected while we come to terms with the tragic loss of a highly respected member of the community.”

The force said in a statement: “Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated Mr Talbot.

“Despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mark Talbot who have been affected by this tragic incident, and who continue to receive support from specialist officers.”