A 31-year-old man has been charged with murdering his mother in Potters Bar.

Kim Dearden was found with fatal stab wounds at an address in Oakfield Close on Sunday, Hertfordshire Constabulary said.

Charles Dearden, of Oakfield Close, Potters Bar, has been charged with murder and will appear at Hatfield Magistrates' Court today (Tuesday).

Emergency services were called at 12.35pm on Sunday, June 20, to reports of concerns for the welfare of a woman at an address in Oakfield Close.

Police attended and a 63-year-old woman was found inside the property with serious stab wounds.

The ambulance service attended but her injuries proved fatal. Her next of kin have been informed.

A murder investigation was launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) Major Crime Unit and a man was arrested shortly afterwards.

A scene guard remains in place in Oakfield Close while enquiries continue.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Langford, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) Major Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with Kim’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“A murder investigation is being led by the BCH Major Crime Unit and we would appeal for any witnesses or anyone who has information about what happened to contact us.”