Man charged with stabbing murder of 63-year-old in south London in 1984

Paul Bryan was arrested after returning to the UK on a flight from Spain on Saturday 19 November Credit: Google Street View

A man has been charged with a murder after a fatal stabbing 38 years ago in south London.

Paul Bryan, 61, is accused of murdering Roman Szalajko, 63, at an address in Seaton Close, Kennington, on 7 February 1984.

He will appear in custody at Croydon Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 22 November charged with murder and possession/controlling identity documents with intent.

He was arrested after returning to the UK on a flight from Spain on Saturday 19 November.

Mr Szalajko's family have been informed of the arrest and charge, Metropolitan Police said.

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