Woman appears in court charged with murdering 7 year old boy in Haverfordwest

The child's death was announced by police on Thursday

Author: Press AssociationPublished 13th Jan 2024
Last updated 13th Jan 2024

A woman charged with the murder of a seven-year-old boy has been remanded in custody following a weekend court appearance.

Papaipit Linse, 42, is accused of murdering the child on Wednesday in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Swansea Magistrates' Court heard.

It was not confirmed in court if the victim was a relation of the defendant.

Dyfed-Powys Police were called to an address on Upper Market Street shortly before 10.45am on Wednesday and the force said that a seven-year-old child was confirmed to have died a short time later.

Linse, of Haverfordwest, confirmed her name, date of birth and address during the two-minute hearing on Saturday and was not asked to enter any plea.

She was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Swansea Crown Court on Tuesday January 16.She has been remanded in custody to appear at Swansea Crown Court later this week.

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