A MAN appeared in court today to deny the murder of a grandfather who died in a pool of blood.

Sean Lucas, 23, of Burnside Avenue, Chingford, appeared at the Old Bailey accused of beating 64-year-old Clifford 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.