18/05/2009

Man Charged Over Pensioner Stabbing

A man has been charged with the murder of an 84-year-old woman in west Wales, police have confirmed.

The body of pensioner Margaret Ford was found by officers when they were called to the Templeton area of Pembrokeshire on Saturday evening.

Dyfed-Powys Police are continuing to question a Jarvis Edward Ford, aged 48, in connection with the woman's death.

Police said they believe the incident to be domestic-related, and they are not looking for any other suspects.

Mr Ford is due to appear before magistrates in Haverfordwest.

(JM/BMcC)

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