Clifford Foster, 61, of Bridgend, has been charged with murder and will appear in court on Friday
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A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a woman in Bridgend who was allegedly fatally stabbed.
Clifford Foster, 61, of Bridgend, has been charged with murdering much-loved mother Eleanor Barnfield, 47, from Bridgend, in an incident at a retirement flats complex in the Coity Road area of the town on Monday.
He is due to appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
South Wales Police senior investigating officer Claire Lamerton said: “My thoughts remain with Eleanor’s loved ones at such a devastating time, and they continue to be supported by specialist officers.
“This is not being investigated as a domestic incident and I encourage the public to not speculate about the circumstances as court proceedings are now active.”
Ms Barnfield’s body was found with stab wounds in a crashed car in the Coity Road area of Bridgend on Monday, October 19, prompting a huge police response.
Ms Barnfield worked as a housing officer for Valleys to Coast housing.
Her family said in a statement on Wednesday: “Mum was the kindest, most loving, bravest person in the world.
“She meant everything to us and will be forever loved and missed deeply by her devoted family and friends.
“She was our rock.”
Chief executive of Valleys to Coast Joanne Oak said: “We are devastated by the tragic death of our colleague Eleanor Barnfield.”
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