Man in court over Marsha killing

Marsha McDonnell was attacked after getting off a bus

A man charged with murdering Marsha McDonnell has appeared in court.

The 19-year-old was killed by a blow to her head near her home in Hampton, south-west London, in the early hours of 4 February 2003.

Levi Bellfield, 38, a wheel clamper and bouncer from West Drayton, west London, was remanded in custody by Bow Street magistrates until 9 June.

He is also charged with the murder of Amelie Delagrange and the attempted murder of two other women.

Miss McDonnell, a student, was attacked soon after getting off a bus following a night out with friends.

French student Ms Delagrange, 22, was attacked on Twickenham Green, south-west London, in August 2004.