Man charged with murdering woman found at house

Clare Lissaman
BBC News, West Midlands
Family Irene Mbugua has short black hair. She is smiling at the camera. We can see there is a tree behind her. The photo has been taken from below her so she is looking down. Family
The body of Irene Mbugua was found at a house in Winson Green

A man has been charged with murdering a mother who was found dead at a house in Birmingham.

The body of Irene Mbugua was found by police officers at an address on in Markby Road, Winson Green, at about 01:00 BST on Monday.

A post-mortem revealed the 46-year-old died as a result of serious head and face injuries.

David Walsh, 34, has been charged with murder and with assaulting a number of police officers, West Midlands Police said. He was remanded in custody to appear before Birmingham magistrates on Monday.

Ms Mbugua's family, who are being supported by specialist officers, issued a tribute to her through the force.

"We are so lost without you and we pray for grace to face each day mum, your beautiful smile and hearty laughter will be missed.

"Please just remind us on how to join the dots because we don't have a map yet.

"Rest easy, you remain in our hearts forever."

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