Man charged in connection with murder in Chester

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 20:36

Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Chester have charged a man in connection with the incident.

Stephanie Blundell, 41, was sadly pronounced dead following an incident at an address on Canal Street, Chester, on Sunday 20th July.

Tony Devenport was arrested in connection with the incident shortly after.

The 57-year-old of Canal Street has since been charged with murder.

Devenport has been remanded in custody and is set appear at Warrington Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 23th July.

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