Man charged with murder following death of ‘selfless’ mum in Northamptonshire village
A 50-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman in Chelveston.
Helen Bird, 47, was seriously injured following an incident on the morning of Monday, February 2, inside a house in High Street, Chelveston.
She was taken to hospital but sadly died eight days later.
James Daniel Bird, 50, of High Street, Chelveston, who was charged on Tuesday, February 3, with attempted murder in connection with the incident, has now been charged with murder.
He will appear at Northampton Magistrates Court on Tuesday, March 10.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Matt Bly said: “Our thoughts are with everyone who loved Helen at this very distressing time and specially trained officers are supporting her family.”
In a moving tribute issued by Helen’s family they described her as a “deeply loved daughter, devoted mother of two, sister and friend.”
They said: “She was kind, selfless and loyal to her family, with her children always at the centre of her world.
“Helen’s warmth, compassion and quiet strength touched everyone who knew her.”