A 64-year-old man has been charged with the murder following the death of Christine Ford, who died inside a property in Flamstead’s High Street on Saturday last week.

Herts Advertiser: A man has been charged with murder after 71-year-old Christine Ford was found dead in Flamstead. Picture: Herts policeA man has been charged with murder after 71-year-old Christine Ford was found dead in Flamstead. Picture: Herts police (Image: Archant)

Brian Coote, of High Street in the village, was charged yesterday has been remanded into custody.

He is due to appear at Hatfield Remand Court today.

A murder investigation was launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit (BCH MCU) after the body of Christine Ford, aged 71, was found inside a property in High Street.

READ MORE: Man, 64, arrested in Flamstead murder investigationDet Insp Justine Jenkins, from the BCH MCU, said: "Our thoughts remain with Christine's family and friends and we would ask that their privacy is respected at what continues to be a very difficult time.

Herts Advertiser: A 71-year-old woman who lived in the almshouses in Flamstead was pronounced dead on Saturday July 27.A 71-year-old woman who lived in the almshouses in Flamstead was pronounced dead on Saturday July 27. (Image: Archant)

"Our enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances around her death. If you have any information you believe could help us with our investigation, then please make contact. I would also like to thank all those who have already assisted us so far."

READ MORE: Victim named in Flamstead murder investigationYou can call the dedicated incident line on 01707 355666, quoting Operation Tornado.

You can also report information online at www.herts.police.uk/report, or call our non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report information online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.