Woman who died a week after alleged assault named

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Helen Bird was found with serious injuries and died in hospital a week later

Police have named a mother-of-two who died in hospital a week after being allegedly assaulted.

Helen Bird, 47, suffered serious injuries following an incident inside a property on High Street, Chelveston, Northamptonshire, on 2 February. She died eight days later, the Northamptonshire Police said.

A murder investigation was launched and a 50-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the incident.

In a statement released through the force, her family said she was "a deeply loved daughter, devoted mother-of-two, sister and friend".

They added: "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."

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