Man charged with murder of his mother after woman was pronounced dead at property in Derbyshire town

Derbyshire Police were called to reports that a woman had been found with stab wounds at a property in The Crest, Linton, Swadlincote – just after 2.30pm on Sunday, June 21.

A force spokesperson said: “Joan Hardy was pronounced dead at the scene. The 72-year-old’s family are being supported by specialist officers.

“Her son, Adrian Hardy, of The Crest, Linton, has now been charged with her murder. The 52-year-old has been remanded into custody and is due to appear before Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday, July 21).