Greenford stabbing: 44-year-old man charged with murder of pensioner Thomas O’Halloran

A 44-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Thomas O’Halloran, 87, while he was riding his mobility scooter.

Lee Byer, 44, of Southall, west London, will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court later today (Friday).

Mr O’Halloran travelled around 75 yards on his mobility scooter where he flagged down a member of the public for help following the Tuesday 16 August attack.

Despite being given emergency first aid by police officers, Mr O’Halloran was declared dead at the scene.

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