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Two men charged after man, 67, dies following fight in Hornsey, north London

Richard Payne, 67, died in hospital after a fight on Priory Road, Hornsey, on 5 October. Two 22-year-old men have been charged, one with murder and one with manslaughter.

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Mixed · 2Police were called to reports of an altercation on Priory Road, Hornsey, north London, at about 8pm on 5 October. Mixed · 2Officers and paramedics found the victim, named as Richard Payne, 67, with a serious head injury; he was taken to hospital and died on Saturday 10 October. Mixed · 2A second man, aged 60, was also taken to hospital, and his injuries were not considered life-threatening or life-changing. Metro describes him as Mr Payne's friend.

Centre · 1Three men were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm the day after the incident, and two were rearrested after Mr Payne's death. Mixed · 2Crisbond Gasper, 22, of Hornsey, has been charged with murder, and Jesse Friedlander, 22, of Tower Hamlets, with manslaughter. Both were remanded in custody and were due to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 13 October. Centre · 1An 18-year-old man who was also arrested has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

Left · 1According to witnesses quoted by Metro, Mr Payne was with a friend when an argument broke out with two younger men, who had parked a motorcycle to go into a shop and takeaway; words were exchanged and it became physical. Locals told Metro at least one of the younger men lived in the area. Mixed · 2Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who leads the investigation, called it a deeply tragic incident, said police's thoughts were with Mr Payne's family, who are being supported by specialist officers, and appealed for information. Mixed · 2Chief Superintendent Anna McCartney, who leads policing in the area, said Mr Payne's death would be deeply concerning for residents and that patrols had been increased over the past week.

Left · 1Metro reports that police have been reviewing CCTV from nearby shops and carrying out door-to-door inquiries, and that locals described a close community left shocked. Centre · 1Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 6762/05OCT, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Community-focused piece on a 'leafy' suburb shaken by the death, built on local and witness accounts.
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Residents' shock, witness account of a row outside a shop, CCTV and forensic work, police reassurance.
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Omits the suspects' home areas and the remand in custody. Its witness account is unconfirmed by police.
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“leafy”“quaint north London suburb”
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“The death of a pensioner who was involved in a clash with two men in a quaint north London suburb” — Metro

Centre1 outlet

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Police-sourced report of the charges, the sequence of arrests and the force's statements.
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Charges, suspects' ages and home areas, court date, police appeals and reassurance on patrols.
Leaves out or plays down
No witness or resident accounts of how the fight started.
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“Both men have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, October 13.” — Evening Standard

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