A man has been charged with the murder of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran, who was stabbed to death on his mobility scooter.

Lee Byer, 44, of Allenby Avenue, Southall, west London, will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court today, after being arrested yesterday.

Mr O’Halloran was attacked on a road in Greenford, London on Tuesday afternoon.

Police believe he managed to travel about 70 metres on his scooter before flagging down a member of the public for help.

He was pronounced dead at the scene – on a street close to the busy A40 – despite the efforts of police and paramedics to save him.

Mr O’Halloran was known for busking outside his local supermarket and Greenford station to raise money for charity, including for Ukraine.

Police described him as a “very well known” and “much-loved” member of the community.

He was originally from Ennistymon, Co Clare, in the west of Ireland, and is said to have returned home regularly.