Family pays tribute to ‘respected’ architect, 75, ‘stabbed to death’ in £3.5m home – as son, 30, is charged with murder

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A “HIGHLY respected” architect’s family has paid tribute after he was “murdered” inside his £3.5million London home.

Rory Talbot, 30, was charged with murder on Saturday after his father Mark, 75, died at his home on Deodar Road in Putney at 3.30am on Friday.

Police officer at a murder scene in Putney, London.
Rory Talbot, 30, was charged with murder on Saturday after his father Mark, 75, died at his home on Deodar Road in Putney on Friday
Forensic officer loading evidence into a van at a crime scene.
The horror unfolded in the early hours of the morning
Police forensic investigator at a crime scene.
Cordons were seen in place as forensic officers investigated the scene
Map showing location of murder in Putney, England, where a 30-year-old man was charged with killing his 75-year-old father.

Today Mark’s heartbroken family described their “tragic loss” after the death.

Mark’s 30-year-old son has been remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow.

A spokesman for Mark’s family said: “We are grateful for the support provided by police, our neighbours and others.

“We ask that our privacy is respected while we come to terms with the tragic loss of a highly respected member of the community.”

Photographs of the scene at the time showed a wide police cordon surrounding the ivy-fronted home.

Forensics officers swarmed the scene as cops investigated the death.

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mark Talbot who have been affected by this tragic incident.”

Police and forensics at a crime scene.
A 75-year-old man was found stabbed to death early on Friday morning
Police cars outside a house at night; a murder investigation.
The normally quiet street saw a greater police presence in the days following the devastating events
Police and forensics at a murder scene.
Cops were called to an address in Deodar Road following reports of a stabbing
Portrait of an older man wearing glasses.
Mark Talbot was a well-respected architect in Putney
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