Pensioner, 81, charged with homicide of aged girl after police swarmed house in London

An 81-year-old man has been charged with murder after an elderly woman was found fighting for her life at home. 

Officers and paramedics rushed to Bexleyheath, south east London on Friday morning and discovered Carol James, 81, with serious injures. 

Emergency services had been called after concerns were raised about the OAP’s safety. 

Tragically she died at the scene and police quickly launched a murder probe. 

Brian James, 81, has been charged over the pensioner’s death and will appear at the the Old Bailey on Wednesday. 

The victim’s family have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers. 

Met Police said in a statement: ‘A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Bexleyheath.

‘An investigation was launched on Friday, 15 November after officers were called at 08.22hrs to an address on Dunwich Road in Bexleyheath after concerns were raised about the safety of a woman.

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dying at her home in Bexleyheath, London 

‘Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and a woman was found with serious injuries.

‘Sadly, she died at the scene.

‘The victim has been formally identified as 81-year-old Carol James. Her family are aware and will continue to receive support from specialist officers.

‘A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.

‘Brian James, 81, of Dunwich Road, Bexleyheath has been charged with murder. He will appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, 20 November.’

Detective Chief Inspector Craig Magee, whose team is leading the investigation, said: ‘This is a tragic incident where a family have lost a loved one.

‘We ask that the public respect the privacy of Carol’s family during this difficult time.’