TRAGIC BLAZE
Girl, 13, charged with murder and arson after mum-of-three dies in house fire
The suspect will appear in court today
A SCHOOLGIRL has been charged with murder after the body of a mum-of-three was found following a house fire.
The teenager is also charged with arson with attempt to endanger life following the discovery of a body in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
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She cannot be named for legal reasons and will will appear at Northampton magistrates' court today.
Cops arrested the girl on Monday following the discovery of a body in a house in Newcomen Road in Wellingborough, shortly after 3am that morning.
The body of a woman, believed to be 43-year-old Marta Bednarczyk, was found in the property.
A post-mortem examination at Leicester Royal Infirmary found she died as a result of a 'sharp force injury', Northamptonshire Police said.
Police are asking people to avoid the immediate area.
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“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," Detective Chief Insp Johnny Campbell said yesterday.
“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.
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"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.
“Given the developments this evening, we will be making no further comment at this time.”
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