Tributes paid to London teacher killed in stabbing

A man has been charged with murder

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 23rd Dec 2024

Tributes have been paid to a teacher stabbed to death in south London.

Gemma Devonish, 42, was found injured at an address in Carshalton on Thursday morning.

She was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Ms Devonish was a teacher at Rosebery School in Epsom, Surrey.

A post on Rosebery School's website says: "The entire Rosebery community is devastated by the sudden and unexpected death of Miss Gemma Devonish.

"Our thoughts are with Gemma's mother and sister, extended family and friends, at this deeply distressing time."

A 38-year-old man, who was known to Ms Devonish, was arrested in the early hours of Friday and charged with her murder on Saturday.

James Madden will appear in custody at Croydon Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Officers are awaiting the conclusion of a post-mortem examination.

Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with her death.

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