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Man charged with murder after 87-year-old dies following alleged robbery

  • Peter Augustine, 58, was formally accused of murdering and robbing an 87-year-old man who died in Manor House, north London, on May 8, 2025.
  • Police responded to reports of a robbery on Goodchild Road at about 5:53pm on May 6, which led to the elderly victim being hospitalized and later dying.
  • Officers arrested Augustine in Green Lanes, Hornsey, and he appeared in court on May 9; police named the victim John Mackey and said a black duffle bag was stolen.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers described the event as a tragic case that ended with the loss of an innocent life, while Assistant Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke noted that local patrols have been increased in response.
  • Augustine remains in custody ahead of upcoming court proceedings, while authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to get in touch with the investigation team involved in Operation Cedarbirch.
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Man charged with murder of 87-year-old in north London

Peter Augustine is charged with robbery and murder after the pensioner died in hospital

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Peninsula Daily News broke the news in Port Angeles, United States on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
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