A man has been charged with murder after a pensioner was stabbed to death in London.

Bella Nicandro, 76, was found fatally injured at a home in Notting Hill just after 2pm on Saturday.

Aaron Cook, 23, appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Monday accused of killing the elderly woman.

The pair lived on the same road but didn’t know one another.

Detective Chief Superintendent Owain Richards said he knew Ms Nicandro’s death had ‘caused a great deal of shock and distress for the local community’.

He continued: ’Officers will be carrying out increased patrols during the next few days to provide a reassuring presence.

‘Anyone who has any concerns or wants to talk to police should approach one of the officers or ring 101, or 999 in an emergency.

‘My thoughts are with Bella’s family at this difficult time.’

Cook will next appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.

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