A man has been charged with the murder of 48-year-old Claire Chick in Plymouth.
Paul Butler, aged 53, of Stangray Avenue, Plymouth, has been charged with murder. He is due to appear before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 27 January.
Emergency services were called to reports of a woman in her 40s found seriously injured in the street on West Hoe Road around 8.55pm on 22 January.
The woman, who has now been named as Claire Chick, was taken to hospital but sadly died.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Rob Smith said: “We have specialist officers in place to continue to provide support to Claire’s family.
“Our investigation is ongoing, and I would like to thank the local community for their support whilst we have carried out our enquiries over the past few days.”
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