A WALTHAMSTOW man has been charged with the kidnap and murder of a man who died of head injuries after being found partially clothed.

Vikar Khan, 22, of Walthamstow, and Blaize Linkulu, 24, of Tottenham, have been charged with the the kidnap and murder of Syed Abbass, 24.

Mr Abbass was attacked by two men while walking near his home in Earlham Gove in Forest Gate just after 3am on September 7, before being dragged into his white Audi A3.

He was founded lying partially-clothed in Flanders Road, East Ham, a few hours later and died of head injuries at the Royal London Hospital the next day.

His burnt-out car was found in Royston Gardens, Redbridge.

They will appear at Stratford Magistrates Court on Monday. The pair are also charged with perverting the course of justice, while Mr Lunkulu is also charged with the robbery of a house in Forest Gate.

A third man, 23, has already been bailed until January.