Son accused of murdering his mum

A son accused of murdering his 84-year-old mum was remanded in custody today (mon).

Lesma Jackson was found with multiple injuries at a property on Stainton Rd, Enfield, north London, at around 2.15am yesterday (sun).

Police officers had attended the residential address following concerns for her welfare.

They found Ms Jackson suffering from a number of injuries and she was pronounced dead shortly after. A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

Gareth Jackson, 50, was arrested at the scene and appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today (mon) speaking only to confirm his name.

Jackson, also of Stainton Road, was remanded in custody ahead of a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on February 2.

He turns 51 tomorrow (tues).
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