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A woman has been charged with the murder of an off-duty Ministry of Defence police constable in Lancashire. | A woman has been charged with the murder of an off-duty Ministry of Defence police constable in Lancashire. |
David Smith, 35, who was based at RAF Menwith Hill in North Yorkshire, was stabbed at a property on Skipton Road, Barnoldswick, on Friday evening. | David Smith, 35, who was based at RAF Menwith Hill in North Yorkshire, was stabbed at a property on Skipton Road, Barnoldswick, on Friday evening. |
He died later in hospital and a post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as a stab wound to the heart. | He died later in hospital and a post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as a stab wound to the heart. |
Suzanne Phillipson, 41, from Burnley, is to appear at Burnley Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with murder. | Suzanne Phillipson, 41, from Burnley, is to appear at Burnley Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with murder. |
Police were called to reports of a violent incident at a property on Skipton Road at about 1845 BST on Friday. | Police were called to reports of a violent incident at a property on Skipton Road at about 1845 BST on Friday. |
Mr Smith, who was off duty at the time, was taken to Burnley General Hospital where he later died. | Mr Smith, who was off duty at the time, was taken to Burnley General Hospital where he later died. |
Ass Ch Con John Bligh, of the MOD Police, said: "David Smith was a well-regarded and conscientious officer who will be missed by his colleagues and the force." | Ass Ch Con John Bligh, of the MOD Police, said: "David Smith was a well-regarded and conscientious officer who will be missed by his colleagues and the force." |
An 18-year-old woman arrested in connection with Pc Smith's death has been released on bail until November pending further inquiries. | An 18-year-old woman arrested in connection with Pc Smith's death has been released on bail until November pending further inquiries. |