Man charged with Lewisham murder

A man has been charged with murder following a death in Lewisham.

Hai Van Nguyen, 41 (29.04.1983) of Hatfield Close, Lewisham was charged on Monday, 14 April with the murder of his wife, Hien Thi Vu, 45.

Nguyen was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court this afternoon. His next hearing will be at a court and on a date that is yet to be decided.

At 06:41hrs on Sunday, 13 April London Ambulance Service alerted police to a seriously injured woman in Hatfield Close, SE14.

First responding officers were immediately deployed along with London’s Air Ambulance. Despite the emergency services best efforts, she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Shortly after, at 06:52hrs, a 41-year-old man self-presented at Lewisham Police Station in connection to the incident. He was arrested and charged with murder.

Hien Vu’s next-of-kin have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.