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A man, 85, has died after allegedly being assaulted by a fellow patient at a London hospital.
Andrew Farmer, from Ealing, west London, was injured at Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith on September 18, and died a week later.
Anatoliy Podmazko, 70, has been charged with grievous bodily harm and is set to appear at Isleworth Crown Court on October 17.
Police launched an investigation following the incident and are continuing to make enquiries.
His partner Paul Wrigley paid tribute in a statement that said: ‘My partner through thick and thin for 60 years. Now sadly missed.
‘An Oxford First – whatever he touched, he touched deeply – opera, Devon topography, the underprivileged.
‘Scholarly but with a wry sense of humour. Rest now, my dear friend.’
Andrew Farmer, pictured, has died after allegedly being assaulted by a fellow patient at a London hospital
Detective Inspector Kirsten Hadleigh said: ‘Our thoughts remain with Andrew’s family and friends at this undoubtedly difficult time.
‘We remain in close contact with Andrew’s loved ones and are keeping them up to date with the progress of our investigation.’
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Man, 85, dies ‘after being assaulted by fellow patient’ at London hospital – as police launch murder probe