Man, 25, is charged with murder of 60-year-old male after he was stabbed to death in knife attack on Oxford Circus
A man has been charged on suspicion of the murder of a 60-year-old man in Oxford Circus on Thursday night.
The man, Tedi Fanta Hagos, 25, from Swansea, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later today.
As well as murder, Hagos has also been charged on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder following the stabbing of a man, 60, who was attacked in Oxford Circus on Thursday night
Hagos will appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court later today after being charged on suspicion of murder and possession of an offensive weapon on Thursday night
Police attended the scene near the junction with Regent Street shortly before 8pm on Thursday, July 1 after receiving reports that a man had been stabbed.
The victim was rushed to hospital by London Ambulance Service where he later died.
The victim's family have been informed of the tragedy and are being supported by specially trained officers.
A post-mortem to determine the exact cause of the man's death will take place in the near future.
Police are continuing to appeal for information into the attack.
A spokesperson for Scotland Yard said: 'Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 7129/01Jul. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.'