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Man accused of murdering his 89-year-old grandmother in south London, says Met Police | UK News
A man has been charged with the murder of his 89-year-old grandmother in south London, Met Police say.
Verushan Manoharan, 31, was charged on Wednesday night.
The victim – who has been named Sakunthala Francis – was found with stab wounds at a home on Brigstock Road in Thornton Heath around 9:20pm on Tuesday.
She died at the scene.
Manoharan will be detained at Croydon Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Her family has been informed and is being supported by professional staff.
The Metropolitan Police said the post-mortem examination would take place in due course.
Investigations are continuing to establish the full circumstances of what happened, but no one else is being sought in connection with her death at this stage.
