A woman has been identified by police investigating a murder in St Neots.

Mother of two, Marissa Aldrich, 29, from St Neots, was found in Loves Way, St Neots, at about 2.30am on Saturday. She was pronounced dead at about 4.30am.

Robert McWhir, 25, of Potton Road in St Neots, has been charged with her murder. He appeared at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court today (Monday) and was remanded to appear at Luton Crown Court on Thursday (December 27).

No plea was entered and McWhir spoke only to confirm his name.