A 50-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with murder after a much-loved mum died in hospital following an attack at her home.
Helen Bird, 47, was found severely injured inside a property in Chelveston, Northamptonshire, on February 2.
She died in hospital eight days after the incident at a residential property on High Street.
Cops launched a murder investigation, and confirmed a 50-year-old man has now been charged with murder in connection with the death of the mum-of-two.
James Daniel Bird, of High Street, Chelveston, who was initially charged on 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.”
Helen’s family paid tribute to the mother-of-two, describing her as “a wonderful woman who had everything to live for” after her death on February 10.
In a heartbreaking tribute, Helen’s family previously said: “Helen was a deeply loved daughter, devoted mother of two, sister and friend.
“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.
“We are devastated by her loss and immensely proud of the woman she was.
“We respectfully ask that our privacy is honoured as we try to come to terms with this heartbreaking loss, and we are grateful for the support shown to us at this difficult time.
“Helen will always be loved and forever remembered.”
Members of the local community have also paid tribute, including Andrew Seaman, chair Chelveston-cum-Caldecott Parish Council, who expressed his shock at Helen’s death.
He said: “I didn’t know the lady, but what has happened is a terrible shock, and my thoughts are with her family.”
Helen Bird died in hospital eight days after she was severely injured
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