Mum-of-two, 47, who died days after being found injured inside house is pictured as man, 50, charged with murder
TRIBUTES have flooded in for a “deeply loved” mother who died after being found severely injured as police launch a murder probe.
Helen Bird, 47, died in hospital eight days after she was seriously injured following an incident at a residential property,
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Helen was found severely injured inside a property on High Street, in Chelveston, on February 2.
Northamptonshire Police launched the murder probe after Helen’s tragic death eight days later.
In a heart breaking tribute, Helen’s family said: “Helen was a deeply loved daughter, devoted mother of two, sister and friend.
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“She was kind, selfless and loyal to her family, with her children always at the centre of her world.
“Helen’s warmth, compassion and quiet strength touched everyone who knew her.
“We are devastated by her loss and immensely proud of the woman she was.
“We respectfully ask that our privacy is honoured as we try to come to terms with this heartbreaking loss, and we are grateful for the support shown to us at this difficult time.
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“Helen will always be loved and forever remembered.”
A spokesperson for the local police said: “The family of a woman who was killed in Chelveston have described her as “deeply loved” and a “devoted mother”.
“Helen Bird, aged 47, was seriously injured following an incident on the morning of Monday, February 2, inside a property in High Street, Chelveston.
“She was taken to hospital but sadly died eight days later.
“A murder investigation was launched as a result, and a 50-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident.
“Now, Helen’s family have written a moving tribute to her, which details the loss of a wonderful woman who had everything to live for.”
