Man walked into police station to confess to 1980 west London murder, court hears

Death of Anthony Bird was unsolved for 41 years until John Paul, 61, allegedly told police he had battered him'

A 61-year-old accused of killing a part-time barman more than 40 years ago walked into a police station to confess to murder, a court has heard.

Anthony Bird, 42, was found dead at his flat in west London on 6 June 1980, naked and with his wrists bound, the Old Bailey heard. His death remained unsolved for 41 years, until John Paul allegedly told police he had battered him" with a lump of wood.