A man has been charged and is due to appear in court in connection with a Bournemouth murder investigation.
Dorset Police received a report at around 7pm on Saturday 3 June 2023 raising concern for the welfare of a woman at an address in Roscrea Drive off Wick Lane in the Southbourne area.
Officers attended with the ambulance service and very sadly, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
At the opening of an inquest into the death the woman was confirmed as 83-year-old Elizabeth Richings, of Bournemouth.
A man aged in his 80s was arrested in connection with the incident and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The man was released from hospital on Tuesday 27 June 2023 and has now been charged with murder. He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 29 June 2023.
Detective Inspector Mark Jenkins, of Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “We are continuing to do all we can to support Elizabeth’s family and they have been informed of this latest development.
“This matter has been the subject of a detailed investigation and we have consulted with the Crown Prosecution Service, which has authorised the charge of murder.
“This case will now be the subject of active court proceedings and it is vital that the justice system is allowed to follow its course.
“It is important to stress that there should be no further commentary, publication or sharing of information in print, online or on social media that could potentially prejudice proceedings.”
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