Man, 50, charged with murder after mum killed at daughter's home

04 March 2024 , 13:01

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Wendy Francis died at her daughter's home last Saturday (Image: West Mercia Police / SWNS)

A family have paid tribute to a "one in a million" mum who was killed at her daughter's home as a man was charged with her murder.

Damian Homer, 50, is accused of murdering Wendy Francis, 61, and attempting to kill her 38-year-old daughter Stacey Hill in Worcester last Saturday.

Emergency services were called to a semi-detached property on Haresfield Close, in the Brickfields area of the city, following the attacks at around 8.30pm. Despite the efforts of medics Wendy could not be saved while her daughter was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

West Mercia Police said the condition of Ms Hill is now stable and she continues to receive medical treatment. Homer, a DJ and support worker, was charged this morning and will appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today.

Forensic officers at the scene in Worcester (Emma Trimble / SWNS)

In a statement on Sunday, Wendy’s family said: “Wendy will be hugely missed; she was one in a million and much-loved." DCI Leighton Harding said over the weekend the killing was an 'isolated incident' and there was no wider risk.

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He added: “I understand that incidents of this nature can be alarming, but I would like to reassure the local community that this was an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public. You will notice a higher police presence in the area in the coming days as officers investigate this incident. Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who has sadly lost her life."

West Murcia Police stated: "A Worcester man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a woman at an address in the city on Saturday evening (2 March).

"Damian Homer, 50, of Haresfield Close in Worcester, was charged with the offences this morning (Monday 4 March) and will appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today.

"The charges are in relation to the death of Wendy Francis, aged 61, at an address in Haresfield Close, Worcester on Saturday. A second woman, aged 38, was taken to hospital in the incident. Her condition is now stable, and she continues to receive medical treatment."

Tim Hanlon