Man charged with murder after woman found dead in Kent

A man has been charged with murder after the death of a woman at her home in Kent in May.

Police and paramedics were called to Four Elms, Edenbridge, shortly after 8am on 5 May.

Sonia Maria Parker, 51, had reportedly been assaulted and died at the scene.

Huseyin Kalyoncu, 33, of Four Elms, who was known to Parker, was arrested and charged with murder. He appeared before Sevenoaks magistrates court on 7 May, where he was remanded in custody.

Parker’s funeral notice said she would be sadly missed and would be always loved by her family and many friends.

Kalyoncu was due to appear at Maidstone crown court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on 9 May.