Pensioner, 87, is charged with murdering his wife, 85, after she was found 'in need of urgent medical treatment' at home
An 87-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of his 85-year-old wife.
William Arthur Haxworth, of Upper Lansdown Mews in Bath, is accused of killing Delia Haxworth on June 18.
He appeared before magistrates on Thursday and was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Bristol Crown Court on Friday.
Paramedics arrived at the property in the luxury suburb - where the average house price is £1.9million - to find Mrs Haxworth 'in need of urgent medical treatment'.
A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said the elderly woman was pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday morning.
William Arthur Haxworth was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Bristol Crown Court (pictured)
Mr Haxworth, of Upper Lansdown Mews in Bath (pictured), is accused of killing his wife Delia Haxworth on June 18
Mrs Haxworth's body has been formally identified, while her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by family liaison officers.
Detective Inspector Mark Newbury, of Avon and Somerset Police, said: 'Our thoughts are very much with Delia's family as they begin to come to terms with this tragedy.
'Although a man has been charged we are still in the early stages of our investigation.
'I hope that anyone with information will come forward to help us find the answers for the family.'
Detectives are appealing for anyone who saw or has footage of an older man with a rucksack walking from Upper Lansdown Mews to Bennett Street, or of a man climbing scaffolding in Bennett Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force on 101, giving the reference Operation Network, or online.
