DETECTIVES have charged the son of a woman found dead after a fire in Kentish Town with her murder.

Peter Holboll, 44, is due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday) accused of killing Tamara Holboll. The 67 year-old was found with stab wounds after fire crews callled to a blaze at a dlay in Lawford Road early on Friday morning.

Mr Holboll has also been charged with arson. Three people and a baby living in the upper floors of the building were were helped to safety by firefighters.