The Metropolitan Police made this known in a statement on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Andre Wright-Walters, 37, of Avery Hill, Greenwich has been charged with the murder of a 67-year-old man, James Gbadamosi, who was assaulted in Balham, south-west London, United Kingdom.
The Nigerian man who resided in the UK was assaulted in Balham High Road at around 15:40hrs on Sunday, 24 August, leading to his d3ath.
The Metropolitan Police made this known in a statement on Monday, September 8, 2025.
The suspect, Andre Wright-Walters, 37, of Avery Hill, Greenwich was charged on Sunday, 7 September.
He appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 8 September.
The Metropolitan Police were called to a report a man had been assaulted in Balham High Road at around 15:40hrs on Sunday, 24 August.
“A man aged 67 was taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries and sadly d!ed in hospital on Friday, 5 September. He has been named as James Gbadamosi,” police said.
"His family are being supported by specialist officers Wright-Walters was arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday, 6 September. He had previously been charged on Wednesday, 27 August with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a class A drug, after being arrested the same day.
"He appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 28 August and was released on bail to appear at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court on Wednesday, 24 September.
“A 30-year-old woman was also arrested on Wednesday, 27 August on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. She was re-arrested on Saturday, 6 September for conspiracy to commit murder and has been bailed pending further enquiries."
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