A New Addington woman died from multiple wounds to the head and neck, an inquest heard today.

Payroll administrator Emma Forrester, 32, died around 6.30am Monday at her home in Markfield, Forestdale.

She was pronounced dead at the scene by ambulance officers. Her dad, Robert Rothery, identified her body.

An inquest into Mrs Forrester's death was opened and adjourned at Croydon Coroner's Court this morning.

No family attended the brief court hearing.

  • HGV driver Wayne Forrester, 33, appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court yesterday charged with murdering his wife.

He was remanded in custody until May 28.