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Northampton man charged with murder of India Chipchase Northampton man charged with murder of India Chipchase
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A 51-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a young woman who was last seen alive in the early hours of Saturday in Northampton town centre. A 51-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was last seen alive early on Saturday in Northampton town centre.
The body of India Chipchase, 20, was found by police officers in Stanley Road on Sunday afternoon after she was reported missing by her family. A postmortem concluded that she died as a result of pressure to the neck.The body of India Chipchase, 20, was found by police officers in Stanley Road on Sunday afternoon after she was reported missing by her family. A postmortem concluded that she died as a result of pressure to the neck.
Edward Tenniswood, 51, of Stanley Road, Northampton, has been charged with her murder and will appear at Northampton magistrates’ court on Tuesday.Edward Tenniswood, 51, of Stanley Road, Northampton, has been charged with her murder and will appear at Northampton magistrates’ court on Tuesday.
Chipchase’s boyfriend, Evaan Reihana, a New Zealander who is said to play rugby for Bordeaux-Bègles in France, paid tribute to her in a post on Instagram. Chipchase’s boyfriend, Evaan Reihana, a New Zealander who is said to play rugby for Bordeaux-Bègles in France, paid tribute to her in a post on Instagram. Alongside a picture of Chipchase, he wrote: “I honestly can’t believe to think even now that you have left us in that way miss India eve Chipchase !!”
Alongside a picture of Chipchase, he wrote: “I honestly can’t believe to think even now that you have left us in that way miss India eve Chipchase !!”
He said hers would be “the name on my strap” that would bring him luck “in the game we love”.He said hers would be “the name on my strap” that would bring him luck “in the game we love”.
Chipchase was said to be a sports enthusiast and a keen fan of her local rugby club, the Northampton Saints. Chipchase was said to be a sports enthusiast and a fan of her local rugby club, the Northampton Saints.
The former England rugby star Ben Cohen, who played for the club as a youngster, tweeted: “So sad and devastating and on our doorstep. Thoughts go out to her family.”The former England rugby star Ben Cohen, who played for the club as a youngster, tweeted: “So sad and devastating and on our doorstep. Thoughts go out to her family.”
So sad and devastating and on our doorstep. Thoughts go out to her family. #RIP https://t.co/MhD9HhNCicSo sad and devastating and on our doorstep. Thoughts go out to her family. #RIP https://t.co/MhD9HhNCic
Chipchase was a student at Northampton college between September 2013 and June 2014 where she took a diploma in health and social care. During her studies she worked with children and the elderly, winning praise from her supervisors for her teamwork, initiative and sensitivity. Chipchase was a student at Northampton college between September 2013 and June 2014 where she took a diploma in health and social care. During her studies she worked with children and the elderly, and was praised by her supervisors for her teamwork, initiative and sensitivity.
The principal of the college, Pat Brennan-Barrett, said: “We are devastated to hear of the death of our former student India Chipchase. India was an extremely popular, hardworking student during her time at Northampton college. Our thoughts go out to all her friends and family at this time.”The principal of the college, Pat Brennan-Barrett, said: “We are devastated to hear of the death of our former student India Chipchase. India was an extremely popular, hardworking student during her time at Northampton college. Our thoughts go out to all her friends and family at this time.”
Chipchase’s former lecturer, Jo Forester, said: “She was a well-liked member of her group, by both staff and students, for her caring nature and sense of humour. She was a hardworking, intelligent young lady who possessed the maturity to complete all the targets she set herself regarding her college work and placement experiences.”Chipchase’s former lecturer, Jo Forester, said: “She was a well-liked member of her group, by both staff and students, for her caring nature and sense of humour. She was a hardworking, intelligent young lady who possessed the maturity to complete all the targets she set herself regarding her college work and placement experiences.”
Chipchase, 20, was last seen alive in Bridge Street, Northampton, at about 1.15am on Saturday morning. Stanley Road, where her body was found, is less than a mile away.Chipchase, 20, was last seen alive in Bridge Street, Northampton, at about 1.15am on Saturday morning. Stanley Road, where her body was found, is less than a mile away.