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Man, 80 charged with wife’s murder

July 22, 2024
  • London

An 80-year-old man is scheduled to appear in court on a charge of killing his spouse. On Monday, Alan Sharp, of Raeburn Avenue, Tolworth, in southwest London, is scheduled to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court. Sharp is accused of killing his wife Jenny, 80, at the residence they shared.An 80-year-old man is scheduled to appear in court on a charge of killing his spouse. On Monday, Alan Sharp, of Raeburn Avenue, Tolworth, in southwest London, is scheduled to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court. He is accused of killing his wife Jenny, 80, at the residence they shared.

Police were called at around 9.30am on Friday to their address in Raeburn Avenue after Ms Sharp was found unresponsive, the Metropolitan Police said.

She was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

Sharp was arrested at the scene and an investigation was launched. He was charged with murder on Saturday.