Craig Chaters Accused of Killing His Dad by Hitting Him
Craig Chaters faces murder charges after his father died from injuries sustained in a violent incident at their home in London
Craig Chaters, Larry Chaters, Camberwell, London, Murder
London: On December 27, Larry Chaters, 68, ended up in the hospital with some serious injuries. He had four broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
When the ambulance crew arrived, they were told he had fallen down the stairs. Sadly, he passed away from pneumonia and chest injuries on January 2.
On that same day, his son, Craig Chaters, 37, went to a police station and got arrested. He’s now facing murder charges for his dad’s death.
During a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey, the prosecutor, Nicholas Hearn, described the incident as a violent attack on Larry, who was vulnerable and suffered significant injuries.
Craig was visibly upset throughout the hearing, which he attended via video link from Thameside prison. The judge, Philip Katz KC, scheduled a plea hearing for March 26 and set a trial date for October 20.
There’s also a pre-trial hearing planned for October 10. For now, Craig remains in custody as the case unfolds.