Menu
29/01/2008
Row Over Football Leaves Man Dead
A row over a football has ended in tragedy with a man dead and a woman charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.
David Martin, a local window cleaner, was found dead after a disturbance in Rutter Gardens on Sunday, in Mitcham, southwest London.
Neighbours said an argument over a football started the disturbance.
Kay Scrivener, 41, from Rutter Gardens, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court later.
Police were called to the cul-de-sac around 7pm and found the man in the front garden of a house. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Scotland Yard said a post-mortem examination is due to take place and formal identification of the man's body will follow.
Four other people were also arrested in connection with the death. A 37-year-old man remains in police custody. A 14-year-old girl and two women, aged 41 and 69, were released on police bail on Monday night pending further inquiries.
(BMcC)
David Martin, a local window cleaner, was found dead after a disturbance in Rutter Gardens on Sunday, in Mitcham, southwest London.
Neighbours said an argument over a football started the disturbance.
Kay Scrivener, 41, from Rutter Gardens, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court later.
Police were called to the cul-de-sac around 7pm and found the man in the front garden of a house. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Scotland Yard said a post-mortem examination is due to take place and formal identification of the man's body will follow.
Four other people were also arrested in connection with the death. A 37-year-old man remains in police custody. A 14-year-old girl and two women, aged 41 and 69, were released on police bail on Monday night pending further inquiries.
(BMcC)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 October 2014
Woman And Children Found Dead In Stoke-on Trent
An investigation is underway following the discovery of the bodies of a woman and two children at a house in Stoke-on-Trent. Police say they made the discovery after being called to an address in Sherwin Road at about 18:35 on Sunday. A woman and two children were pronounced dead at the scene. No details of the victims have yet been released.
Woman And Children Found Dead In Stoke-on Trent
An investigation is underway following the discovery of the bodies of a woman and two children at a house in Stoke-on-Trent. Police say they made the discovery after being called to an address in Sherwin Road at about 18:35 on Sunday. A woman and two children were pronounced dead at the scene. No details of the victims have yet been released.
24 September 2015
Police Appeal For Help Identifying Man Found Dead In Kayak
Police on the Isle of Wight are trying to identify a man found dead in a kayak earlier this month. The man's body was found at Yaverland Beach, Sandown, at about 19:20 on Friday, 11 September. It is understood that he was last seen alive in Newhaven, Sussex.
Police Appeal For Help Identifying Man Found Dead In Kayak
Police on the Isle of Wight are trying to identify a man found dead in a kayak earlier this month. The man's body was found at Yaverland Beach, Sandown, at about 19:20 on Friday, 11 September. It is understood that he was last seen alive in Newhaven, Sussex.
24 November 2014
Police Appeal For Information After Man Found Dead In A Bush
Greater Manchester Police has appealed for information on a "suspicious" death, after man was found dead in a bush. It is understood the body of a man was discovered at about 15:00 on Saturday, in a bush on Miller Street, near the CIS tower.
Police Appeal For Information After Man Found Dead In A Bush
Greater Manchester Police has appealed for information on a "suspicious" death, after man was found dead in a bush. It is understood the body of a man was discovered at about 15:00 on Saturday, in a bush on Miller Street, near the CIS tower.
08 October 2013
Pensioner Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder
A 77-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead at a house in north London. Police were alerted by paramedics at around 10pm on Monday night. A 43-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Pensioner Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder
A 77-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead at a house in north London. Police were alerted by paramedics at around 10pm on Monday night. A 43-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Metropolitan Police.
29 August 2014
Police Investigating If Woman Was Trying To Save Dog When She Was Hit By Train
British Transport Police investigating the death of a woman have said that she may have been trying to save a dog when she was hit by a train. The 22-year-old woman was struck by a train close to Ainsdale station near Southport, Merseyside at about 15:00 on Wednesday. Transport police said a dog was also found dead at the scene.
Police Investigating If Woman Was Trying To Save Dog When She Was Hit By Train
British Transport Police investigating the death of a woman have said that she may have been trying to save a dog when she was hit by a train. The 22-year-old woman was struck by a train close to Ainsdale station near Southport, Merseyside at about 15:00 on Wednesday. Transport police said a dog was also found dead at the scene.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
