Charles Byrne, aged 24, from Waterworks Road, Worcester, has been charged with murder and attempted murder. He is remanded to Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court to appear tomorrow (Friday).
He was charged in relation to an incident that occurred in Worcester on Wednesday.
Earlier Update:
Cordons remain in place at Waterworks Road and Cheviot Close in Worcester, as part of a murder investigation. The Diglis footbridge cordon has now been removed.
Searches of the River Severn have concluded.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Dean Jones, said: “Unfortunately, we have located the body of a woman in her 20s in the River Severn during our searches last night. Her family has been informed, but formal identification has not yet taken place.”
He continued: “A 24-year-old man was arrested yesterday and remains in police custody, this is an isolated incident and I can confirm that we are not looking for anybody else in connection with the incident.”
