Two men charged with the murder of a 48-year-old who was battered to death have appeared in court.

Andrej Kolecki, of Chaplin Road in Cricklewood, and Jakub Molga, of Romford Road in Forest Gate, appeared at the Old Bailey on Wednesday (March 5).

The two have been charged with the murder of Rafal Zabiecki in Pinner.

The Metropolitan Police have said they were remanded in custody after their appearance, with no pleas entered or trial set.

Emergency services were called to Howards Close in Pinner about an injured man in an address on February 20 at 10.34pm.

Despite the efforts of the emergency services, 48-year-old Rafal died at the scene.

A post mortem examination found the cause of Rafal’s death to be multiple blunt force injuries.

Molga, who also goes by the name Leon Pedrycz, was charged on February 27.

Kolecki, 60, was charged later on the same day.