A MAN has been charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found in a graveyard.

Jonathon Linzell, 30, of no fixed address, is accused of killing Melita Jo, whose beaten body was discovered by a passer-by in a the grounds of St Mary's Church in Walthamstow Village.

He appeared at Waltham Forest Magistrates' Court this morning (Tuesday) and remanded in custody.

He will appear at the Old Bailey on December 30.

Five other men, who were arrested in Walthamstow, have been released pending further inquiries.

Police returned to the scene of the killing last night (Monday) in the hope of finding more witnesses.

Investigating officer Det Chief Insp John Macdonald said: "We have spoken to a few people who passed by the scene on Monday night.

"However I know that many more have not come forward.

"This is actually quite a busy through path. Even if you don't think you have anything to tell us, it is important for us to know who you are because other witnesses may have described you as being there.

"We also need to ask people when they last saw Melita alive.

"All we know at the moment is that she was killed at some time prior to the finding of her body at 8am.

"We need to pin down any sightings prior to that when she was up and about, and obviously healthy."

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020-8345 3985.

Mrs Jo had been sleeping rough in the area for some time.

She is from the Philippines and had been living in the church grounds.

Anyone with information is asked to call Chingford CID on 0208 345 3985 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A vigil attended by residents, Neil Gerarrd MP and mayor Sheila Smith-Pryor was held in the graveyard on Sunday (October 5).