Man charged with murdering his mother in Potters Bar
Kim Dearden was found with fatal stab wounds on Sunday
A man has been charged with murdering his own mum in Potters Bar.
Charles Dearden was arrested after Kim Dearden was found with fatal stab wounds on Sunday.
The 31-year-old from Oakfield Close will appear in court today.
What happened in Potters Bar?
Emergency services were called at 12.35pm on Sunday 20 June to reports of concerns for the welfare of a woman at an address in Oakfield Close, Potters Bar.
Police attended and a 63 year old woman was located inside the property with serious stab wounds.
The ambulance service attended but her injuries sadly proved fatal. Her next of kin have been informed.
A murder investigation was launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) Major Crime Unit and a man was arrested shortly afterwards.
A scene guard remains in place in Oakfield Close while enquiries continue.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Langford, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) Major Crime Unit, said:
“Our thoughts are with Kim’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“A murder investigation is being led by the BCH Major Crime Unit and we would appeal for any witnesses or anyone who has information about what happened to contact us.”
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