A man has been charged with murder following the death of a 61-year-old woman at a residential address in Chingford.

Mitchell Denahy, 24 of Waverley Avenue, was today (Friday, January 24) charged with the murder of 61-year-old Beverley Denahy

Police were called at 11.35pm on Wednesday, January 22, to reports of a disturbance at a residential address in Waverley Avenue.

Officers found the victim suffering head injuries; she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mitchel Denahy was remanded in custody and will appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, January 25.

Any witnesses are asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 8609/jan22. To remain anonymous please contact the charity.

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