POLICE have charged 31-year-old David John Bonnell with the murder of his wife, Tracey Bonnell.

He appeared before Lancaster Magistrates on Saturday and was remanded in custody.

Mrs Bonnell's body was discovered at her Skerton home early last Thursday morning. The mother of two was treated at the scene by her paramedic father, Ken West.

Police are currently searching for the possible murder weapon.

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