Key Points:
- Paul Tallant, 42, of Eltham, has appeared at the Old Bailey via video-link from HMP Belmarsh charged with murder.
- The victim, Charlie Prodromou, 63, died after an assault outside The Watch House Wetherspoon pub in Lewisham on March 1.
- Police were called to Lewisham High Street at 8:39 pm and found Mr Prodromou with life-threatening injuries.
- Paramedics treated him at the scene before taking him to hospital, where he later died.
- The attack is believed to have followed a disturbance inside the pub.
- A 42-year-old man was arrested nearby shortly after the incident and later charged with murder.
- A provisional trial date has been set for October, with the case expected to last between five and seven days.
- Tallant will enter a plea in May.
- Police confirmed that Mr Prodromou’s family has been informed, and an investigation is ongoing.
Lewisham Wetherspoons Murder Suspect Appears in Court
A 42-year-old man accused of murdering a 63-year-old outside a Wetherspoons pub in Lewisham has appeared in court, with a trial expected later this year.
Paul Tallant, from Eltham, appeared at the Old Bailey on March 5 via video-link from HMP Belmarsh, facing charges over the fatal assault of Charlie Prodromou.
Tallant was arrested at the scene shortly after the incident on March 1 and was subsequently charged with murder.
What happened on the night of the incident?
Police and paramedics were called to Lewisham High Street at 8:39 pm after reports of an assault outside The Watch House Wetherspoon pub.
When officers arrived, they found Charlie Prodromou with life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to hospital, but despite medical efforts, he died shortly after.
According to the Metropolitan Police, the attack is believed to have followed a disturbance inside the pub, though further details have not yet been disclosed.
What are the latest court proceedings?
During a brief hearing at the Old Bailey, prosecutor Gemma White confirmed that a trial date has been provisionally set for October.
If the case proceeds to trial, it is expected to last between five and seven days.
Tallant is due to enter a plea in May.
What have the police said about the case?
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed the timeline of events, stating:
“A man has appeared in court charged with murder following a fatal assault in Lewisham.”
The statement further added:
“Police were called at 20:39hrs on Saturday, 1 March, to reports of an assault in Lewisham High Street. Officers responded with paramedics and found a 63-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital where he later died.”
“His family have been informed, and he has been identified as Charlie Prodromou.”
“It’s believed Mr Prodromou was assaulted following a disturbance at The Watch House pub.”
“A 42-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder. He was later charged as above.”
What happens next?
With a trial date set for October and a plea hearing scheduled for May, the case against Paul Tallant is ongoing.
Police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. Anyone with further information is urged to come forward.
