Woman found dead in house was stabbed

A woman whose body was discovered at her home had been fatally stabbed, a post-mortem examination showed.

Carmen Coulson, 67, was found at her address in Lingwood Park, Longthorpe, Peterborough, after police were called at about 02:45 GMT on Sunday, following a report of violence.

Her son Gregory Coulson, 30, also of Lingwood Park, has been charged with her murder.

In a statement issued through Cambridgeshire Police, Ms Coulson's family said: "We are deeply saddened at the loss of Carmen, our mother, sibling, friend and colleague."

Mr Coulson was remanded in custody at Huntingdon Crown Court and he is due to reappear for a plea hearing in March.

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