A St Catherine construction worker has been charged with the murder of his wife.

Fifty-year-old Paul Walker, of Caymanas Gardens, in Portmore, is to face the court in relation to the death of his wife, 44-year-old Nicola Walker.

Reports from the Caymanas police, are that at about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, Walker and his wife were at home when an argument developed between them.

It is alleged that Walker kicked and punched his wife all over her body causing swelling, bruises and pain.

The police were summoned and on their arrival, Mrs. Walker was taken to the hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries .

Walker was arrested and charged with murder. His court date is being finalised.