A WOMAN has been charged with a murder in Worcester police have revealed this morning.

Jessica Craine, 49, of Hillside Close, Worcester, has been charged with the murder of a 69-year old-woman.

The charge follows her arrest after a woman was found dead on Tuesday at an address in Green Lane, Worcester.

In a statement West Mercia Police said Craine has been remanded to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court today.

The police said no other individuals are being sought in connection to this murder and added: "The family of the woman who died are being supported by specialist police officers."

In their original statement police said: "A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was pronounced dead at a property in Green Lane, Worcester.

"Officers were called to the address at just after 10.40am today (Tuesday 9 March) where sadly a woman in her 60s was pronounced dead at the scene."

Detective Inspector Dave Knight said: “We have officers in the area providing reassurance to the local community but we believe this to be an isolated incident."

Police remained at the property yesterday.