Man charged with murder following death of former Grantham woman

A 44-year-old has been charged with the murder of a woman who was found seriously injured in Long Clawson.

Carrie Slater, 37, was taken to hospital on Thursday (21 September) but died yesterday evening (Saturday).

A post-mortem examination established that Ms Slater died as a result of a gunshot wound.

Richard Basson, of Kings Road, Long Clawson, has also been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon of a length less than 30/60cm and possession of ammunition without a certificate.

He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Monday 25 September).

No-one else is being sought in connection with the incident and officers will continue to carry out reassurance patrols.

In a statement released by Leicestershire Police, Ms Slater’s family said: “Carrie was loved by all of us. She was a daughter and beloved sister to her siblings.

“We are still coming to terms with what happened. 

“It’s difficult to put into words how we are feeling, but nothing we say is going to bring her back.

“She grew up in Grantham and we know there are people there who will be devastated to learn that she is no longer with us.”