A MUM found dead with a sharp force injury after a house fire has been pictured for the first time.
Marta Bednarczyk, 43, died in the suspected arson attack at her home in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, on Monday morning.
Marta Bednarczyk died following the house fire on Monday
A post-mortem found she had suffered a ‘sharp force injury’
ITV News AngliaCops have charged a schoolgirl with murder following a house fire in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire[/caption]
A 13-year-old girl has been charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life.
The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Northampton Magistrates Court today.
She was then remanded in custody.
Cops arrested the girl on Monday following the discovery of a body in a house in Newcomen Road, shortly after 3am that morning.
A post-mortem examination at Leicester Royal Infirmary found Marta died as a result of a “sharp force injury”, Northamptonshire Police said.
Firefighters had also attended the address after reports came in of a fire at the property.
Cops have asked people to avoid the immediate area.
A family tribute said: “Marta was the matriarch of our family. She was a very caring woman, a loving mother, and a supportive friend who could never do enough for those she loved.
“She moved from Poland to the UK in 2010 – first to London and then to Wellingborough in 2012, where she worked in a warehouse in order to bring money home for her family.
“She was engaged to her long-term partner Eugene and had a small but tight network of friends and family.
“She was so loved by all of us and the tragic circumstances in which she died will haunt us forever. We don’t think we will ever come to terms with it.
“We are heartbroken at the thought of never seeing our lovely Marta again. She will be missed beyond words, and she will never be forgotten.
“Finally, we’d like to thank the police for the support they have provided us with since Sunday. They have been very kind and for that, we are really grateful.”
Abukun Alade, 31, who lives down the road, told The Sun: “It’s scary, it feels like it’s not safe for us round here.
“Everything is locked up around here, I don’t feel good.
“When I woke up in the night, that was when I saw the police lights.
“I didn’t hear or see anything but a young mum being killed does worry you.”
A spokesman for Northamptonshire Police said: “A 13-year-old girl has been charged with the murder of a woman in Wellingborough.
“The child, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is also charged with arson with intent to endanger life.
“She was arrested on Monday following the discovery of a body in a house in Newcomen Road, shortly after 3am that morning.
“Formal identification has yet to be confirmed but she is believed to be 43-year-old mother-of-three Marta Bednarczyk.
“A forensic post-mortem investigation, which took place at Leicester Royal Infirmary, gave the preliminary cause of death as being a result of sharp force injury.
“Police and firefighters had attended the address after reports came in of a fire at the property. Inside, police officers found Marta’s body and paramedics sadly declared her dead at the scene at 3.29am.”
Detective Chief Insp Johnny Campbell said yesterday: “This evening we have formally charged a 13-year-old Wellingborough girl with murder, and arson, and she will appear before Northampton Magistrates Court at 10am tomorrow.
“I want to take a moment to thank the many police officers and staff who are working and continue to work tirelessly on this investigation since the very tragic events of early yesterday morning.
“And, in particular, all our thoughts are with Marta’s family who have been fully co-operative throughout what has been a devastating couple of days for them.
“Given the developments this evening, we will be making no further comment at this time.”
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Terry HarrisFire services also attended the horror incident[/caption]
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