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Man charged with GP's murder

Gareth GeorgeNorfolk
News imageNorfolk police Dr Hannah Terry smiles at the camera. She has blonde hair and is wearing a black dress.Norfolk police
Dr Hannah Terry's body was found on Sunday

A man has been charged with the murder of a GP who was found dead at her home.

The man was arrested after the body of 45-year-old Dr Hannah Terry, also known as Hannah Cain, was found at a property in Fern Hill, Dersingham, Norfolk, on Sunday.

Norfolk Police said 45-year old Mark Cain, of Fern Hill, Dersingham, has been charged with her murder.

He has been remanded in custody until a court appearance on Wednesday.

A notice on the website of Grimston Medical Centre, where Dr Terry is listed as a member of the practice team, said it was "temporarily closed due to extremely difficult circumstances affecting our practice team".

Tributes have been left outside the centre, including a teddy bear and flowers on a bench. A card from two patients reads: "Dear Dr Hannah Terry. We are so shocked and saddened to hear such tragic news."

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A police cordon has been in place outside the property in Dersingham since Sunday

The Norfolk and Waveney Local Medical Committee, which represents NHS GPs, has also paid its respects.

A spokesperson said: "We are deeply saddened by the news of Dr Terry's death. She was a wonderful GP who was dedicated to providing excellent care for her patients."

News imageShaun Whitmore/BBC A bouquet of flowers with a note on it that reads: "Such a tragic loss, a lovely, kind and caring neighbour and friend but above all a devoted mum. "God bless you Hannah and your precious boys." Shaun Whitmore/BBC
Tributes have been left for Hannah Terry after her body was found in her home on Sunday

Michael Devaney, from the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Mark Cain for the murder of Hannah Cain following a police investigation into an incident at her home in Dersingham.

"We have worked carefully with Norfolk Police during their investigation.

"Our thoughts remain with the family of Hannah Cain at this time."

Cain is due to appear at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

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Dr Pallavi Devulapalli used to work with Dr Terry

Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a GP, said she was devastated when she found out her friend and former colleague had died.

She said the pair used to work together at The Hollies Surgery in Downham Market, Norfolk.

Devulapalli, who is also an independent councillor, said she "was such an easy person to work with",

"She was universally liked, she was a good GP, someone sensible who you could trust," said Devulapalli.

"I never worried about the patients she looked after - just the sort of person you want to work with," she added.

News imageShaun Whitmore/BBC A grey teddy bear and flowers placed on a bench outside a doctor's surgery in DersinghamShaun Whitmore/BBC
A teddy bear and flowers were left on a bench outside the surgery where Terry worked

Charis-Mai Ellis, 25, paid tribute and said Terry had been her family GP.

"She had the time for you and so much empathy and understanding. You could take your time with her and she wouldn't rush," she said.

"It is honestly just heartbreaking."

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