Police investigating the murder of Michael O’Donnell in Southall have charged a man.
The 66-year-old was found dead after officers were called to a residential property in Samara Drive at 10:56am on Wednesday, 23 April.
A 54-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident has now been charged.
Christopher Donnelly, 54, of Samara Drive, Southall, was charged on Sunday, 27 April with murder and fraud by false representation.
He will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates Court on Monday, 28 April.
A 28-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed pending further enquiries. Michael’s family continue to be supported by officers and have been informed of this development.

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