After a woman’s body was discovered at a property, a MAN has been accused of murder.
Around 7.55 p.m. on Saturday, police flocked to the house on Primrose Terrace in Mill Hill, Blackburn.
Sadly, they discovered a woman’s body when they got there.
She has been identified as 31-year-old Charlotte Wilcock.
Since then, Anthony Stinson, 30, of Queen Victoria Street, Blackburn, has been accused of killing her.
Three more men, aged 31 from Clitheroe, and 32 and 24 from Blackburn, who were detained on suspicion of aiding an offender, have since been released while an investigation is ongoing.
“First and foremost, our thoughts are with Charlotte’s family. We ask that their privacy be respected at this truly distressing and difficult time,” Detective Chief Inspector Jill Johnston of the Force Major Investigation Team said.
Following investigation, DCI Johnston said: “A man has now been charged with causing Charlotte’s death, however our investigation is very much ongoing and we ask anybody who may have information to get in touch.”
There has been an outpouring of support on social media in response to Charlotte’s death.
One heartfelt tribute on Twitter read: “Absolutely heartbreaking. Rest easy Charlotte, thinking of all your family. You will get justice.”
Another added: “Sad day for her and her family RIP.”
Meanwhile, a third commented: “Christ sake – poor woman. When will violence against women stop?!!”
