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Burton Latimer murder inquiry sees man in court | Burton Latimer murder inquiry sees man in court |
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Isobella Knight's body was found in a house on Friday | Isobella Knight's body was found in a house on Friday |
A 35-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murder after a woman's body was found in a house. | A 35-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murder after a woman's body was found in a house. |
Isobella Knight, a 32-year-old mother, was found dead by police in Donnington Road, Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, on Friday afternoon. | Isobella Knight, a 32-year-old mother, was found dead by police in Donnington Road, Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, on Friday afternoon. |
Officers had been led to the property during initial inquiries into reports of a car crashing at a McDonald's restaurant. | |
Paul Knight, of Donnington Road in Burton Latimer, was remanded in custody at Northampton Magistrates' Court and is due to appear at Northampton Crown Court on 18 June. | Paul Knight, of Donnington Road in Burton Latimer, was remanded in custody at Northampton Magistrates' Court and is due to appear at Northampton Crown Court on 18 June. |
The woman's body was found in a house on Donnington Road | The woman's body was found in a house on Donnington Road |
Northamptonshire Police said they received a report of a crash involving a man in a blue Skoda at McDonald's in Folley Way, Burton Latimer, at about 15:30 on Friday. | |
Officers went to the scene and their enquiries led to the discovery of Ms Knight's body at a house in Donnington Road. | |
A post-mortem examination found Ms Knight, known as Izzy, had died as a result of pressure being applied to her neck. | A post-mortem examination found Ms Knight, known as Izzy, had died as a result of pressure being applied to her neck. |
Ms Knight's body was found by police officers investigating a report of a car crash at McDonald's in Folley Way, Burton Latimer | |
Senior investigating officer Det Insp Torie Harrison from the East Midlands special operations unit said a "comprehensive and fast-moving investigation into the circumstances of the death" was under way. | Senior investigating officer Det Insp Torie Harrison from the East Midlands special operations unit said a "comprehensive and fast-moving investigation into the circumstances of the death" was under way. |
"Our thoughts and condolences are with Izzy's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. She was a much-loved daughter, sister and mother and the devastation caused by her death is immeasurable." | "Our thoughts and condolences are with Izzy's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. She was a much-loved daughter, sister and mother and the devastation caused by her death is immeasurable." |
Floral tributes to Isobella Knight have been laid outside her house | Floral tributes to Isobella Knight have been laid outside her house |
Neighbours in Burton Latimer have been shocked by the news. | Neighbours in Burton Latimer have been shocked by the news. |
Judy Robinson said: "I went out to the shops and found there were loads of police cars there and they were still there when I came back, so I gathered it was something big." | Judy Robinson said: "I went out to the shops and found there were loads of police cars there and they were still there when I came back, so I gathered it was something big." |
She said she was "sad for the children, most of all, because they have lost their mummy". | She said she was "sad for the children, most of all, because they have lost their mummy". |
Another neighbour, Lee Owen, also said he was "sad for the children especially as we've got two little ones as well". | Another neighbour, Lee Owen, also said he was "sad for the children especially as we've got two little ones as well". |
He added that the neighbourhood was "quite quiet". | He added that the neighbourhood was "quite quiet". |
Isobella Knight was described by a friend as a "warm, kind soul" | Isobella Knight was described by a friend as a "warm, kind soul" |
Posting on social media, one woman said she got to know Izzy through a slimming club - she was "such a warm, kind soul and she absolutely doted on her daughters". | |
Another described Ms Knight as "a beautiful Mum with the warmest smile". | Another described Ms Knight as "a beautiful Mum with the warmest smile". |
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