13-year-old girl charged with murder of woman in Wellingborough
A 13-year-old girl has been charged with murder after a woman’s body was found at a house in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
The child is also charged with arson with an attempt to endanger life.
Formal identification has yet to be confirmed, but the woman who died is believed to be 43-year-old mother-of-three Marta Bednarczyk, Northamptonshire Police said.
A forensic post-mortem investigation gave the preliminary cause of death as being a result of sharp force injury.
Police and firefighters had attended the address after reports came in of a fire at the property.
Inside, police officers found Ms Bednarczyk’s body and paramedics sadly declared her dead at the scene shortly after 3am.
The 13-year-old girl will appear at Northampton Magistrates’ Court at 10am on Wednesday.
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Detective Chief Insp Johnny Campbell said: “This evening we have formally charged a 13-year-old Wellingborough girl with murder, and arson, and she will appear before Northampton Magistrates Court at 10am tomorrow.
“I want to take a moment to thank the many police officers and staff who are working and continue to work tirelessly on this investigation since the very tragic events of early yesterday morning.
“And, in particular, all our thoughts are with Marta’s family who have been fully co-operative throughout what has been a devastating couple of days for them.
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