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Peter Augustine Charged With Murder and Robbery of 87-Year-Old on Goodchild Road, Manor House

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Updated May 10, 2025, 05:50 PM

A man has been charged with the murder and robbery of an 87-year-old man in Manor House, north London. The Metropolitan Police stated that Peter Augustine, 58, of Hornsey, was arrested on May 8 in Green Lanes, Hornsey, and subsequently charged on May 9 following an incident on Goodchild Road near a playground on Tuesday evening. Police and ambulance services were called to the scene at 17:53 on Tuesday, where the 87-year-old victim was found with serious injuries. He was taken to hospital but died on Thursday. Augustine has been remanded in custody to appear at Willesden Magistrates' Court. Authorities are not seeking any other suspects in connection with the case. The investigation, known as Operation Cedarbirch, is ongoing, and the victim's family is being supported by specialist officers.

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