PATRICIA Louise Hindle has been charged with the murder of Michael Redpath who died in a house fire on Wednesday night.

Mr Redpath, 62, was rescued from the blaze, in Albion Street, by firefighters but later died from his injuries.

Hindle, 29, of Crombey Street, will appear at Swindon Magistrates’ Court at 10am today.

A post mortem took place on Thursday and the coroner found that Mr Redpath died of smoke inhalation and burns. 

Wiltshire Police want anyone with information about the incident to call 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.