Man charged with murder of 87 year old in north London
The victim died in hospital two days after police were called to reports of a robbery
Last updated 10th May 2025
A man has been charged with the murder of an 87-year-old in north London.
Police officers were called to reports of a robbery in Manor House at about 5.53pm on Tuesday (6th May 2025).
London Ambulance Service also attended the scene and the elderly man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
He sadly died on Thursday (8th May 2025) and his family are being supported.
Peter Augustine has been charged with the robbery and murder of an 87-year-old man in north London, the Metropolitan Police said.
The 58 year old from Hornsey has been remanded in custody after appearing in court today (Saturday 10th May 2025).
The victim has been named locally as John.
Neighbour Sandra Murphy, 65, said he was a "beautiful, kind man".
She added: "He was a lovely old Irishman who would do anything for anyone.
"He was an engineer and he was busy every day, and went out every day - he used to do gardening with his brother."
Ms Murphy said she planned to lay flowers in memory of John.
She added: "He was very particular about his appearance, every day he had a trilby hat and a suit on.
"People said they thought he was targeted because he had a briefcase.
"I said 'he never had a briefcase'. He had a little holdall which he had his anorak and his umbrella in."
Paying tribute to her neighbour, Ms Murphy said: "Even today, I texted one of his old neighbours. She said when they were around the corner in the old flats he used to do her garden for her and everything.
"He was so loved around here. No-one would have a bad word to say about John."
The Metropolitan Police are urging anyone with information to contact the investigation team on 0208 345 3715 quoting Operation Cedarbirch.