Murder suspect pleads manslaughter after mum dies

Isobella Knight with long blonde hair wearing large dark brown glasses. She is wearing a black and gold top and is holding onto the chain of a swing in a park, while sitting on the swing. There is a dried grass landing area behind her and green grass beyond that.Facebook

Isobella Knight's body was found in a house in June

A man who was charged with murder after a body was found in a house has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Isobella Knight, a 32-year-old mum, was found dead by police in Donnington Road, Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, on 13 June.

Paul Knight, 36, of Donnington Road, appeared at Northampton Crown Court on Thursday and is due to appear again on 7 January next year.

A preliminary post-mortem examination indicated she died as a result of applied pressure to her neck.

Two-storey semi-detached houses, with dormer windows in the roof. There are four white-framed windows on the first floor and two on the ground floor. There are identical white doors on both houses. There is police tape across the block-paved driveway and a white van and a police car parked outside.

Isobella Knight's body was found by police in Donnington Road, Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire

On the day of the incident, officers had been led to the property during initial inquiries about a car crashing at a McDonald's restaurant at about 15:30 BST.

Det Insp Torie Harrison said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with Izzy's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. She was a much-loved daughter, sister and mother and the devastation caused by her death is immeasurable."

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