Murder investigation launched after death of woman in small Northamptonshire village
Detectives are treating the death of a woman in Chelveston as murder
Northamptonshire Police tonight (Tuesday, February 10) announced they have launched a murder investigation following an incident inside a house in Chelveston, near Higham Ferrers.
The incident happened last Monday morning (February 2) when a woman was attacked inside the property in High Street.
She was taken to hospital with serious injuries and the next day (February 3), James Daniel Bird, aged 50, of High Street, Chelveston, was charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident and remanded into custody following an appearance at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on February 4. Despite the gravity of the incident, the media and public were not informed of the charge until this evening’s statement was issued.
Sadly, the woman died today (February 10) and a murder investigation has now been launched as a result.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Matt Bly, said: “Our thoughts are with everyone who loved this woman at what is a very distressing time and specially trained officers are supporting her family.
“Although we are not looking for anyone else in connection with her murder, I would ask anyone with any information to contact us.”
Anyone with information can contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.