A 68-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his wife in South Gloucestershire. Geoffrey Billett was arrested at an address on Overnhill Road in Downend, near Bristol, after emergency services were called shortly after 01:45 BST on Sunday.
Avon and Somerset Police stated that Jill Billett, 69, was found with serious injuries and later died in hospital. Mr Billett has been remanded in custody.
He is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Police have said that more officers will be visible in the area over the coming days as part of the investigation and to provide reassurance to the community.