Man Charged with Murder of South London Teacher Appears in Court

James Madden, 38, is accused of fatally stabbing Gemma Devonish, a teacher at Rosebery School, and has been remanded to appear at the Old Bailey.

Gemma Devonish, 42, a teacher and head of year at Rosebery School in Epsom, was found with fatal stab wounds at a home in Carshalton on Thursday morning.
James Madden, 38, of Railton Road, Brixton, has been charged with her murder and appeared via video link at Croydon Magistrates' Court on Monday.
Madden, wearing a grey sweatshirt, did not confirm his name during the hearing, with officers verifying his identity.
Magistrates confirmed the case is an indictable-only offense, and Madden was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday.
A prayer service for Gemma Devonish is being held at Epsom Christ Church, with the school and community expressing shock and grief over her death.