An Eltham man who is accused of knifing his partner to death at her home in Grove Park has appeared in court.

Kevin O’Regan, 37, appeared by video link at the Old Bailey today charged with the murder of 44-year-old Donna Williamson.

Ms Williamson died from her injuries at her home in Somertrees Avenue on Friday evening, despite efforts by paramedics.

A post mortem examination gave the cause of her death as stab injuries.

O’Regan, of Birdsbrook Road, was remanded in custody for a hearing on November 2.

A provisional trial date was set for January 30.