Accused of murdering the ‘The Flower Man’

An alleged killer charged with murdering a popular florist close to his stall was remanded in custody. Tony Eastlake, 55, known as the ‘flower man of Islington’ by customers, was stabbed to death on Essex Road, Islington on Saturday 29 May. Police and paramedics rushed to the scene at 5.27pm and provided first aid but despite their best efforts Mr Eastlake was pronounced dead soon after. James Peppiatt, 21, was charged with Mr Eastlake’s murder yesterday. Peppiatt appeared at Highbury…