Son charged in dad killing

A MAN has appeared in court charged with murdering his father.

David Lavender appeared at Sefton magistrates court yesterday after the death of Anthony Lavender on December 29.

Police were called to a home in Old Swan, Liverpool, and found Anthony, 79, with a head injury.

He died at the scene and David, 37, was arrested a short time later.

The defendant will appear at Liverpool crown court later this week.