Meagher family 'devastated' as accused appears in court

The family of Jill Meagher have released a statement describing their devastation after a 41-year-old man Adrian Ernest Bayley was charged with her rape and murder.

The family of Jill Meagher have released a statement describing their devastation after 41-year-old Adrian Ernest Bayley was charged with her rape and murder.

He was due to appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court at 9.30am local time, however The Age news site has reported a delay in the timing of the court appearance.