Man charged with murder after woman's body found

A man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was discovered in Merseyside.

The body of Delia McInerney, 64, was found in Gerards Court, Hawes Avenue, Clinkham Wood, St Helens, on 8 January.

Police said George Christopher Gordon, of Gerards Court, Hawes Avenue, Clinkham Wood, St Helens, has been charged with murder.

The 65-year-old has also been charged with three counts of fraud by false representation contrary to Section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006 and theft.

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Merseyside Police said Ms McInerney's family had been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Gordon will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Monday.

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