GLOUCESTERSHIRE Police have charged a Newent woman with the murder of a man.

Joanne Williams, aged 51, of Meek Road, Newent has been charged with the murder of 43 year old Marc Hastings of Hillcrest Road, Berry Hill, Coleford.

She was arrested on August 12 when officers were called to her home at 10.40pm where the body of Marc Hastings was found.

She remains in custody and is due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates Court today (Monday August 17).