A woman who was found dead on Wast Hills Lane in Hopwood, Worcestershire on Friday has been named as 35-year-old Kerry Owen.
Alan Edney, aged 30, of Kenilworth Road, Birmingham has been charged with her murder and remanded to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 31 May.
A 51-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released under investigation.
Wast Hills Lane has now re-opened.
Village looking to go net-zero could build solar farm
A village’s bid to be more sustainable could see the installation of more than 400 solar panels in an unused orchard.
Police offer free child sexual exploitation training to hotel staff
West Mercia Police is offering free training to staff who work in hotels across Shopshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire to help them spot the signs of child sexual exploitation.
Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
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