Tributes to Wolverhampton mum as man charged with murder

Sara Bateman was found dead at a flat on Thursday.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 2nd Apr 2023

The family of a woman found dead in a Wolverhampton flat have paid tribute to her, as police charge a man with her murder.

Sara Bateman was found at the address in Willenhall Road at just before 7.30pm on Thursday (30 March) and sadly she was confirmed dead at the scene.

In a tribute released through West Midlands Police, her family said they are heartbroken at the loss of their loving and caring mum, sister and nan.

"There are no words to describe the pain we are feeling at this moment in time," they said. "She will be forever in our hearts and dearly missed by us all."

A 41-year-old man, who is understood was known to Sara, was arrested at an address in Willenhall in the early hours of Friday on suspicion of murder.

He was charged with murder and appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today (Saturday) where he was remanded to a further hearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Tuesday (4 April)

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