Man charged with murder of mother and son
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A man has been charged with the murder of a mother and her son.
Maria Nugara, 54, and her son Giuseppe Morreale, 29, were found dead in Cambridge Road, Ugley, near Bishop's Stortford, on Tuesday.
Essex Police said Calogero Ricotta, 63, of Cambridge Road in Ugley, has been charged with two counts of murder and one count of actual bodily harm.
Police said he appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Essex Police was called to reports of serious injuries at the property at about 21:50 BST on Tuesday.
The BBC understands Mr Ricotta has a familial relationship with the victims.
Mr Ricotta is due to appear before Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday.
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