Charges laid after woman found deceased in London apartment

Police said the accused and the victim were known to each other and the accused is being held in custody pending a court appearance.

A London man has been charged with second degree murder after a woman was found dead Saturday morning.

George Kenneth Curtis, 44, is charged and remains in custody ahead of a court appearance on Tuesday.

Around 12 a.m. on Saturday, police responded to Wharncliffe Road north and Western Road for a medical emergency.

The deceased has been identified as Cheryl Lynn Sheldon, 62, and police said the two people were known to each other.

The investigation continues and police ask that anyone with information call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).