Tragedy struck early Wednesday in Chelmsford as police discovered a woman dead inside a Rothmans Avenue home.

Woman Found Dead in Chelmsford Home

Officers were called to Rothmans Avenue just before 5:10am on 26 April. Inside the property, they found a woman in her 30s unresponsive. Paramedics tried desperately to save her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man Charged With Murder

Investigators have charged 38-year-old Mark Donovan, also of Rothmans Avenue, with murder. He is set to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Friday 28 April. Police have yet to release the identity of the victim.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

  • Anyone with information is urged to contact the Major Crime Team on 101, quoting incident number 105 of 26 April.
  • For anonymous tips, visit Crimestoppers or call 0800 555 111.

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