Lorraine Smith charged with murder of Andrew Smith in Gunthorpe

Andrew Smith's body was found at his home in Beauvale Gardens in Gunthorpe, Peterborough

A woman whose 70-year-old husband was found strangled to death has been charged with his murder.

Andrew Smith's body was found at his home in Beauvale Gardens in Gunthorpe, Peterborough, at around 15:00 GMT on Monday, Cambridgeshire Police said.

His 63-year-old wife Lorraine Smith was arrested and charged with his murder.

A post-mortem examination carried out at Peterborough City Hospital on Tuesday found Mr Smith died as a result of strangulation.

Mrs Smith, also of Beauvale Gardens, has been remanded in custody to appear before Peterborough Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.