Waterloo Road murder victim named as Menelaos Aligizakis

Police were called to Waterloo Road at about 2.45am on Saturday to reports of an assault at a bus stop.

Police officers and ambulance crews found a man with serious head injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Whilst the victim has not yet been formally identified, detectives are satisfied he was Menelaos Aligizakis, aged 43.

30-year-old Mark Dwayne Patten of Thornton Heath will appear in custody at Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court on Monday 5 January charged with murder.

Detectives continue to appeal for witnesses and information and urge anyone who can assist the investigation to call the incident room on 020 8721 4005 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org