Enfield man charged with murdering mother Lesma Jackson

Lesma Jackson was found dead on Sunday

A man has been charged with murdering his 84-year-old mother in north London, police said.

Gareth Jackson, 50, will appear at Highbury Magistrates' Court on Monday after the death of Lesma Jackson, in Enfield, at around 02:15 GMT on Sunday.

Ms Jackson was found with multiple injuries at an address in Stainton Road, and was pronounced dead shortly after, the Met Police said.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course, the force said.