A 17-year-old has been charged with the murder of transexual Kellie Telesford.

The teen appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court this morning.

Forty-year-old Kellie Telesford was found dead at her home in Leander Road, Thornton Heath, last Wednesday.

Born Kayiode Dexter-Telesford, she had been living as a woman for a number of years.

A 20-year-old woman who was being held in custody has been released on police bail until January.

Police have appealed for anyone who had any contact with Miss Telesford between November 15 and 21 to contact them.

Call 020 8721 4205 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.