Son Denies Stealing Thousands Of Pounds From Late Father

A son who had Power of Attorney over his late father's finances appeared in court today acused of stealing thousands of pounds from his dad.

Paul Casey, 53, of Becketts Close, Feltham may have taken as much as £125,000 say the prosecution.

He appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates Court, where he indicated a not guilty plea, and was bailed to appear at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on December 5.

Casey is charged with stealing £18,151 from Lawrence Casey between November 4, 2015 and October 26, last year.

He obtained Power of Attorney on August 21, 2015, but the prosecution say he left his father's care home bill unpaid, which had to be covered by the local council.

When quizzed by police Casey is said to have admitted taking approximately £50,000.