A teenager has appeared in court accused of murdering a man whose “dismembered” body was discovered at a house in south-west London.
The 17-year-old boy, from the Earl’s Court area of central
London, who cannot be named for legal reasons, spoke only to confirm his name and address at a short first appearance
Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
The remains were discovered by officers during a search of the property on Friday, after concerns had been raised about the welfare of an occupant.
A post-mortem examination carried out at Kingston mortuary on Sunday gave the man’s cause of death as a stab wound to the chest.
Though formal identification has not taken place, the
police believe they know who the victim is: a 53-year-old man, whose family have been informed.
Specially trained officers are supporting them,
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