A Maltese woman has been murdered in Toronto and her son has been arraigned in court to face charges, the Canadian media has reported.

Antonia Catherine Zammit, 62, was found dead this morning in the apartment where she had lived for 30 years.

Neighbours said Mrs Zammit had been stabbed.

Mrs Zammit was described as being a devoted mother who went to Mass regularly.

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