A Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) lawyer has been charged with killing his wife.

BLP tax associate Richard Davies Jones, 33, of Ashtead, Surrey, appeared before Guildford Magistrates Court earlier today (14 December) after being charged with his wife's murder on Monday (13 December).

According to a report on the BBC, Davies Jones' wife, Laura Grace Emily Davies Jones, died earlier this month from a stab wound to the throat. Police were called to the couple's address in Surrey but medical staff were unable to revive her.

The case has now been committed to Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court, where it is due to face a hearing tomorrow (15 December).

Davies Jones joined BLP as a trainee in September 2008 before qualifying in September this year, when he was taken on by the firm as an associate in its tax department.

He is being represented by Lionel Blackman Solicitors in Epsom.

BLP declined to comment.