Police responded to a disturbance at a flat on england/longbridge/”>Longbridge Road, SW5, at 2 p.m. on March 17, 2024, following alerts from neighbours. Officers, along with the London Ambulance Service, arrived shortly after 3:15 p.m. to find Alban Lambert deceased in the hallway, with a dumbbell discarded near his head.

Son Arrested on Suspicion of Murder

In another room, his son, , was found partially clothed and claimed he acted in self-defense during an altercation with his father. wales/aston-wales/”>aston/”>Aston, 33, was .

 

Man beat his elderly dad to death in London after being refused £40

Details of the Incident

The court heard that Aston had been living with his father for several years, with his behaviour reportedly deteriorating to The Pointthe point where Alban considered evicting him. On the day of the incident, Aston returned to the flat around 11:40 a.m. and was let in by his father, who had mobility issues. The visit was reportedly related to financial matters, with Aston demanding £40.

At approximately 1:35 p.m., Alban called his partner to inform her of Aston’s demands. The ended abruptly, prompting Alban’s partner to attempt multiple callbacks. The court was informed that when Alban refused Aston’s demands, a violent ensued, much of which was captured on CCTV.

Sentencing and Family Tribute

Aston Lambert was sentenced to 18 years in prison at Southwark on September 12. Alban’s family , stating, “Mr. Alban Lambert was deeply loved by all who knew him, especially his family and friends. He brought love and laughter to those around him. It is immensely sad to comprehend the senseless tragic act that resulted in the loss of his . We thank everyone who supported us during this difficult time, including the medics who attempted to save him, the legal team, and the . We are devastated by the loss of Alban, who meant so much to many people—father, grandfather, stepfather, brother, uncle, cousin, partner, and friend.”

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