‘Kind, selfless’ mum, 47, dies eight days after attack with murder case launched | News UK

A mum who died more than a week after being attacked at her home has been described as ‘kind, selfless and loyal’ by her family in a moving statement.

Helen Bird, 47, was seriously injured inside a property on High Street, Chelveston, Northamptonshire, on February 2.

She died in hospital eight days later.

Police have launched a murder investigation, and a 50-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident.

Helen’s family paid tribute to the mother-of-two, describing her as ‘a wonderful woman who had everything to live for’.

‘Helen was a deeply loved daughter, devoted mother of two, sister and friend,’ the family wrote in a statement shared by police.

‘She was kind, selfless and loyal to her family, with her children always at the centre of her world.

‘Helen’s warmth, compassion and quiet strength touched everyone who knew her.

‘We are devastated by her loss and immensely proud of the woman she was.’

The family have asked for privacy, and thanked all those who have shown support.

They added: ‘Helen will always be loved and forever remembered.’

Members of the local community have also paid tribute, including Andrew Seaman, chair Chelveston-cum-Caldecott Parish Council, who expressed his shock at Helen’s death.

‘It’s the first time we have had something like this happen in the village, I think,’ he told The Daily Mail.

‘I didn’t know the lady, but what has happened is a terrible shock, and my thoughts are with her family.’

Northamptonshire Police has urged anyone with information to contact the force.

In a statement following Helen’s death, Detective Inspector Matt Bly said: ‘Our thoughts are with everyone who loved this woman at what is a very distressing time, and specially trained officers are supporting her family.

‘Although we are not looking for anyone else in connection with her murder, I would ask anyone with any information to contact us.’

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