A man has been charged with murder after a man died following a stabbing in a flat in Lambeth.

Police and paramedics were called to the block of flats in Hicken Road on February 11 to find a man critically injured.

Chester Goffe, 57, was taken to hospital with stab injuries and died a short time later.

Peter Lalgie-Williams, of Hicken Road in SW2, was charged today (February 13) with murder.

The 56-year-old will appear in custody at Croydon Magistrates’ Court later today.

Forensic examinations were carried out on the block of flats and enquiries are ongoing.

If you have any further information on the incident, contact police quoting crime reference number 503/11feb.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Detectives investigating a death in Lambeth have charged a man with murder.

Peter Lalgie-Williams, 56 (16.05.66), of Hicken Road, SW2, was charged on Monday, 13 February with the murder of 57-year-old Chester Goffe.

“He will appear in custody at Croydon Magistrates’ Court later today.

“Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at around 01:30hrs on Saturday, 11 February to a critically injured man at a flat in Hicken Road, SW2.

“Chester Goffe was taken to a London hospital where he died a short time later.

“Anyone with information or any witnesses who are yet to speak with police are urged to call 101 or Tweet @MetCC, reference CAD 503/11Feb.

“To remain anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”