Woman, 55, found dead in home named by police as man charged with murder

05 March 2024 , 15:19

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Police at the scene in The Coppice, Burbage, Leicestershire (Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)

A woman who was discovered dead in her own home has been named by police as a man has appeared in court charged with her murder.

Christine Bauld was found badly-injured when police arrived at the The Coppice in Burbage, near Hinckley, Leicestershire on Sunday morning. Attempts to save the 55-year-old woman failed, and the following evening Gregor Bauld was charged with her murder.

He appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court this morning where the relationship between the pair was not given. Bauld, 22, of no fixed abode, was remanded in custody and will appear at Leicester Crown Court later this week. The court heard that he was charged with murdering the woman and with possessing a kitchen knife while in public.

Floral tributes have been left outside the home (Anita Maric / SWNS)

A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: "This is an extremely difficult time for Mrs Bauld’s family and specialist officers are supporting them."

Kelly-Ann Mills