Sittingbourne man charged with murder of woman, 85

Police were called to a property in Rectory Road on Thursday

A man has been charged with murder after an 85-year-old woman died on her way to hospital.

Police were called to a property in Rectory Road, Sittingbourne, on Thursday, following concern for the welfare of an elderly woman.

Jean Robertson, 85, was pronounced dead on the way to hospital, Kent Police said.

Stuart Lay, 44, of Homewood Avenue, Sittingbourne, has been charged with murder and remains in custody.