AN ELDERLY man believed to have been murdered by his son has undergone a post mortem.

Police have revealed that Roy Green, 78, is believed to have died of a fracture to the neck.

Officers were called to his home in Railway Approach, Laindon, at about 10.20am on Saturday.

Paramedics were quickly on scene but nothing coud be done to save his life.

Detectives from Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate arrested his son Maurice Green who lived with his father. The 42-year-old was later charged with murder and appeared before Basildon Magistrates' Court.

He was remanded in custody and is set to appear at Chelmsford Crown Crown Court tomorrow.