A MAN is to appear at Waltham Forest Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of 64-year-old Clifford Champion.

Sean Lucas, 23, of Burnside Avenue, Chingford, will appear today (March 6) accused of beating Mr Champion to death.

Mr Champion, of Churchill Terrace, died of head injuries three days after being found lying in a pool of blood in Westward Road, Chingford on February 24.

He also suffered a heart attack while being treated by paramedics at the scene.

His family have since paid tribute to a "gentle" grandfather, father and husband.