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Murder charge over garden death | Murder charge over garden death |
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A man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man who died in a south London garden. | A man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man who died in a south London garden. |
David Martin, 40, was found dead in the front garden of a house in Rutter Gardens, Mitcham, after a disturbance on Sunday evening. | David Martin, 40, was found dead in the front garden of a house in Rutter Gardens, Mitcham, after a disturbance on Sunday evening. |
Gary Kelly, 37, of Rutter Gardens, Mitcham, has been charged with murder. | Gary Kelly, 37, of Rutter Gardens, Mitcham, has been charged with murder. |
Kay Scrivener, 41, appeared before Wimbledon magistrates on Tuesday, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. | |
Ms Scrivener, also of Rutter Gardens, was remanded in custody until a hearing on 12 February. | Ms Scrivener, also of Rutter Gardens, was remanded in custody until a hearing on 12 February. |
Three other people have also been arrested in connection with the death. | Three other people have also been arrested in connection with the death. |
Flowers and tributes for David Martin are left at the scene | Flowers and tributes for David Martin are left at the scene |
A 14-year-old girl and two women, aged 41 and 69, were released on police bail pending further inquiries. | A 14-year-old girl and two women, aged 41 and 69, were released on police bail pending further inquiries. |
A woman was also taken to hospital suffering from minor injuries and shock. | A woman was also taken to hospital suffering from minor injuries and shock. |
In a statement Mr Martin's wife of 16 years, Angela, said the family was "devastated". | In a statement Mr Martin's wife of 16 years, Angela, said the family was "devastated". |
"David was a family man who would do anything for anyone, even going without or putting himself last. | "David was a family man who would do anything for anyone, even going without or putting himself last. |
"He was a fun-loving, happy, gentle giant. | "He was a fun-loving, happy, gentle giant. |
"He leaves three young children who adored him. We will miss him terribly," she said. | "He leaves three young children who adored him. We will miss him terribly," she said. |
Mr Martin's children are aged 10, 12 and 14. | Mr Martin's children are aged 10, 12 and 14. |
The area remains cordoned off and guarded by police officers. | The area remains cordoned off and guarded by police officers. |
Several bunches of flowers have been left against the fence of Mr Martin's garden. | Several bunches of flowers have been left against the fence of Mr Martin's garden. |