Man charged with 2013 murder of widow, 86

Image source, Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Image caption, Una Crown died in an attack at her bungalow in Wisbech in 2013

A man has been charged with the murder of an 86-year-old widow who was found dead at her bungalow in 2013.

Una Crown was lying in a pool of blood surrounded by burnt newspaper in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, on 13 January.

Detectives investigating her death have charged David Newton, a 69-year-old man from the town, police said.

Mr Newton has been remanded in custody and is expected to appear at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court later

The retired postmistress’ death was originally treated as an accident when she was found 11 years ago by emergency workers after family and neighbours became concerned about her welfare.

Image caption, Mrs Crown, pictured with her late husband Jack, lived alone in her bungalow

The attending police officers found burnt clothing in the hallway.

The two police officers initially concluded that the death was not suspicious and believed Mrs Crown’s clothing had accidentally caught fire from faulty hob ring.

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