Teenager charged with murder after man found chopped up in his home a month after he was reported missing
A TEENAGE boy has been charged with murder after a 53-year-old man's body was found chopped up in his home a month after he was reported missing.
William Algar's remains were discovered on Friday wrapped up and dismembered in his south west London home.Today a 17-year-old from Kensington and Chelsea appeared at court and spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth, address and nationality. Judge Nigel Dean said: "Because of the nature of the charge you face the matter has to be tried at a Crown Court.The teenager was sent to custody dressed in a white t-shirt and navy blue hoodie as his mum watched on.Cops swarmed the house on Nowell Road, Barnes, after concerns for the man living there were raised.
After finding the remains of Mr Algar, missing since December 1, a post-mortem examination yesterday found the victim died from a stab wound to the chest. Formal identification hasn't taken place yet but police confirmed it is the body of a 53-year-old man.Anyone with information that could assist police with their enquiries is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8721 4054.
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