Kelly Mary Fauvrelle death: Ex jailed for pregnant woman's murder

Image copyright Elizabeth Cook/PA Wire Image caption Aaron McKenzie must serve a minimum of 35 years in jail

The ex-partner of a heavily pregnant woman has been jailed for stabbing her to death in her own home.

Kelly Fauvrelle was knifed 21 times in the middle of the night in her Croydon bedroom. Her baby boy Riley, who was delivered by Caesarean, died four days later.

Aaron McKenzie, 26, from Peckham, was found guilty of the murder of Ms Fauvrelle and Riley's manslaughter.

He was sentenced to life with a minimum 35 years at the Old Bailey on Friday.

Image copyright Met Police Image caption Kelly Mary Fauvrelle's baby was delivered by paramedics but died later in hospital

The prosecution said McKenzie had killed Royal Mail worker Miss Fauvrelle, 26, in a "vicious and cowardly" attack after their "toxic" relationship ended and she moved on.

The defendant denied it, claiming a man named Mike who she owed money to was responsible.

The court heard Miss Fauvrelle's relationship with McKenzie, with whom she shared an interest in motorbikes, had ended early last year.