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'MURDER' PROBE

Pensioner, 80, charged with murder after man in his 70s dies at block of flats

The pensioner is due to appear in court later
Crime scene at an apartment building with police cars and forensic tents.

A PENSIONER has been charged with murder after a man in his 70s was he died in a block of flats.

Peter Kindell, 80, was arrested after the man was found seriously injured in Buckinghamshire on January 3 - before he died at the scene.

Cops were called to a block of flats in Aylesbury at 4.20pm
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Cops were called to a block of flats in Aylesbury at 4.20pmCredit: LNP
Tragically, the man in his 70s died at the scene
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Tragically, the man in his 70s died at the sceneCredit: LNP
Cops and forensics cordoned off the area upon their arrival
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Cops and forensics cordoned off the area upon their arrivalCredit: LNP

Cops were called at around 4.20pm to the block in Silverdale Close, Aylesbury.

Tragically, the victim - who was found with serious injuries - died at the scene.

Dramatic images show events unfolding as cops rushed to the flats after receiving a phone call.

Emergency vehicles can be seen parked up outside the property, after cops cordoned off the area.

A forensic van was also stationed at the crime scene with team members dressed in white.

Cops erected a blue tent at the site to protect critical areas.

Kindell has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in public, and possession of a bladed article in public.

He is due to appear at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court later.

The victim's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, according to Thames Valley Police.

Cops also revealed the two pensioners were known to each other.

Senior investigating officer Det Insp Nick Hind said: "We are confident that there is no wider risk to the community at this time and I would urge anybody who has any concerns to please speak to any of our officers at the scene."

Peter Kindell, 80, has been charged with murder after a man in his 70s died on January 3
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Peter Kindell, 80, has been charged with murder after a man in his 70s died on January 3Credit: LNP