Murder charge follows naming of ‘Lewisham pub disturbance’ victim

A man has appeared in court charged with murder following a fatal assault in Lewisham.

Paul Tallant, 42, of Eltham, appeared in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court this morning.

He was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.

Police were called at around 8.40pm on Saturday to reports of an assault in Lewisham High Street.

Officers responded with paramedics and found a 63-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.

He was taken to hospital where he later died. His family have been informed and he has been identified as Charlie Prodromou.

It’s believed Mr Prodromou was assaulted following a disturbance at The Watch House pub.

Tallant was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder and later charged.

Pictured top: Charlie Prodromou (Picture: The Met)