A man who was stabbed to death in north London has been named as a suspect appeared in court charged with murder.
Shaun Latimer-Kayser, 44, collapsed in Camden Gardens, south of Kentish Town, on Saturday afternoon.
Dwight Merrick, 35, of Hanson Close, Beckenham, appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Friday accused of murdering Mr Latimer-Kayser.
He is also charged with possession of offensive weapons, namely a plank of wood and a knife, and the common assault of Mr Latimer-Kayser, relating to an incident earlier that day.
Merrick was remanded to next appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday.
Metropolitan Police officers attended the scene alongside London Ambulance Service who treated him for knife wounds before taking him to hospital.
Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, Mr Latimer-Kayser sadly died.
A murder investigation was launched following the killing around 3.30pm on September 27.
A 47-year-old man from north west London, also arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released on bail.
Chief Superintendent Jason Sewart, the Camden borough commander, said: “My team are working at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to this man’s tragic death in Camden Gardens.
“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends at this very difficult time. They continue to be supported by specialist officers.
“Residents can expect to see increased patrols in the local area as we carry out enquiries.
“We urge anyone in or around Camden Gardens to look at any CCTV camera footage and share anything that may be of use with police.
“This was an isolated incident and we do not believe there to be any threat to the wider public.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101, quoting CAD4558/27Sept, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
