A SON has been charged with killing his elderly father in a village in South Gloucestershire.

Gary Moore, aged 64, is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court accused of murdering his dad Robert Moore, also known as Bob, who died aged 94.

Bob was found dead at his home in Mill Lane, Hambrook near Stoke Gifford by the ambulance service at around 10am on Saturday morning, June 22.

Gary, of Mill Lane, was arrested a short time afterwards and taken into custody for questioning, police say. 

The Crown Prosecution Service yesterday authorised a charge of murder.

Gary Moore was remanded ahead of his first court appearance at Bristol Magistrates’ Court later today. 

A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police has confirmed to the Gazette that Gary is Robert's son.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Deb Hatch, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Although formal identification has not yet taken place, we believe the deceased to be 93-year-old Robert Moore, who was commonly known as Bob.

“Specially-trained officers will continue to support and update Bob’s family and all our thoughts are with them at this very upsetting time for them.”