A MAN has been charged with murder over the death of a Barry woman.

Lynne Braund, 54, has also been identified by police as the victim of the alleged murder on Glanmor Crescent, on August 4.

Ms Braund was taken to hospital with critical injuries following the incident but later died.

Her family are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.

Raymond O'Connell, 63, from Penarth has now been charged with murder over the incident.

He will appear at Cardiff Magistrates Court via video link on Friday.