Man charged with murder of Chelveston woman Helen Bird appears in court

James Bird has appeared in court today (March 10) charged with the murder of a woman in Chelveston.

James Daniel Bird, 50, appeared at Northampton Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, March 10) in connection with the death of Helen Bird.

The charge relates to an incident on the morning of Monday, February 2, when 47-year-old Helen was attacked inside a property in High Street, Chelveston.

She was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died on Tuesday, February 10.

Helen Bird, 47, died on February 10 after suffering 'serious injuries' in an attack at a property in Chelvestonplaceholder image
Helen Bird, 47, died on February 10 after suffering 'serious injuries' in an attack at a property in Chelveston

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: “James Daniel Bird, of High Street, Chelveston, appeared at Northampton Magistrates Court this morning charged with her murder.

“He was remanded into custody and will next appear at Northampton Crown Court on Thursday, March 12.”

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