A 20-year-old man will appear in court today charged with the murder of a pensioner who is believed to have been attacked during a burglary at his home.
Joseph Griffiths, 73, was found dead at his home in Hazlebury Road, Fulham, west London, on Saturday, after police were called to investigate a break-in.
Arron De Silva, of Warwick Road, Earls Court, west London, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court where he will also face a charge of aggravated burglary.
Relatives of Mr Griffiths, who was married with two grown-up sons, have paid tribute to his sense of humour and said his death would leave a "great void" in their lives.
In a statement, his family said: "Joe was a husband, father and grandfather, he was a successful businessman who embraced life and lived it to the full.
"He took great pride in his business and it gave him immense satisfaction that three generations of the Griffiths family were employed there.
"We will miss his forthright views and wicked sense of fun.
"Joe leaves behind a wife, two sons and seven grandchildren, who all completely adore and miss him."
A post-mortem examination confirmed Mr Griffiths died from stab wounds.
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