A man has been remanded into custody accused of murdering an elderly woman.
Cameron Davis, 30, appeared before Exeter Magistrates’ Court accused of stabbing to death Lorna England, 74.
During the brief hearing Davis, of Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon spoke only to confirm his date of birth and address.
#LatestNews Police have charged a man in connection to the death of Lorna England, aged 74 from Southbrook Road, Exeter. Cameron Davis aged 30 of Exeter Road, Exmouth, has been charged with murder. He is due to appear before Exeter Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 20 February. pic.twitter.com/UkTK2b5Vaf
— Devon & Cornwall Police (@DC_Police) February 20, 2023
Magistrates remanded him into custody and ordered him to appear before Exeter Crown Court on February 21.
Police had been called on the afternoon of February 18 to reports of an assault in Ludwell Valley Park, which is in the Wonford area of Exeter.
The victim, from Southbrook Road, Exeter, died at the scene despite members of the public and the emergency services going to her aid.
