Girl, 13, charged with murder after mother-of-three found dead 'with stab injury' following house fire
A schoolgirl has 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.
Police confirmed on Tuesday the younger will appear at Northampton magistrates' court at 10am on Wednesday.
The body of a woman, believed to be 43-year-old Marta Bednarczyk, was found on Monday following the blaze in Newcomen Road, in Wellingborough.
Police and firefighters were scrambled to the property at 3am where they discovered the mother's body. She was declared dead at the scene at 3.29am.
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.
