The tent up in the front garden of the victim's house in The Avenues, with the police forensic team at work. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)
A man has appeared in court today charged with the murder and sex assault on an elderly woman in Norwich.
Alexander Kerry, 23, of Kinghorn Road, Norwich, appeared at Norwich Crown Court via a video link from prison, charged with murder and sexually assaulting 78 year-old Pauline King.
His hearing was adjourned until May 1.
Kerry who was wearing a yellow and green casual top was remanded in custody. There was no application for bail.
The body of Miss King was found at an address in The Avenues on Sunday.
A Home Office post mortem showed Miss King died as a result of a sustained assault. It also revealed she had been sexually assaulted.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here