Man charged with murdering 84-year-old mother Lesma Jackson

A man has been charged with the murder of his 84-year-old mother in north London.

Lesma Jackson was found by police officers at a home in Enfield on Sunday morning with numerous injuries.

She was pronounced dead a short time later, the Metropolitan Police said.

Her son, Gareth Jackson, 50, was charged on Monday morning with her murder.

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He is due to appear in custody at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court later on Monday.

Police were called to an address in Stainton Road, Enfield, following concerns about Ms Jackson’s welfare.

A post-mortem examination is yet to be carried out.

Police said Ms Jackson’s family had given permission for her to be named.

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “At approximately 2.15am on Sunday, 30 January, officers attended a residential address on Stainton Road, Enfield, following concerns for the welfare of an elderly woman.

“Officers found the 84-year-old woman suffering from a number of injuries. She was pronounced dead a short time later.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 936/30Jan.

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