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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.
Mr Kelly's partner, Kay Scrivener, 41, appeared before Wimbledon magistrates on Tuesday, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. 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 sceneFlowers 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.