Girl, 13, charged with murder after mother-of-three found dead following a house fire
A schoolgirl has tonight been charged with murder after the body of a mother-of-three was found following a house fire.
The girl, 13, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is also charged with arson with attempt to endanger life.
She will appear at Northampton magistrates' court tomorrow.
The body of a woman, believed to be 43-year-old Marta Bednarczyk, was found following the blaze in Newcomen Road, in Wellingborough, at 3am yesterday.
A post-mortem examination at Leicester Royal Infirmary found she died as a result of a 'sharp force injury', Northamptonshire Police said.
Detective Chief Insp Johnny Campbell, the senior investigating officer from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: 'I want to take a moment to thank the many police officers and staff who are working and continue to work tirelessly on this investigation since the very tragic events of early yesterday morning.
'And, in particular, all our thoughts are with Marta's family who have been fully co-operative throughout what has been a devastating couple of days for them.
'Given the developments this evening, we will be making no further comment at this time.'
A scene guard remains in place tonight with people being asked to avoid the area.
