A WOMAN whose remains were found in woodland was killed by her daughter, a jury has found.

Lucy Fox, of Bernard's Hill, Bridgnorth, was found to have unlawfully killed her mother Judy Fox in a trial of facts at Stafford Crown Court earlier today (Wednesday, July 28)

Fox was also found to have committed a further act of setting a fire without lawful excuse at her brother’s home address.

In June last year, West Mercia Police officers attended a fire outside a house in Bridgnorth. No-one was injured in the fire - however enquiries into the fire led to concern for the welfare of Judy Fox, who was 65 and from Haughton Drive in Shifnal.

A search was launched to find Judy and in July last year and human remains were found in the woodlands off The Lloyds in Coalport.

Today, her daughter was found to be responsible for her death and will be subject to a hospital order with a restriction.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy, said: “This was a tragic and senseless killing that has left a family absolutely devastated by the loss of their mother, sister and grandmother in truly horrific circumstances and my thoughts remain with them at this incredibly difficult time.

“This was a challenging and complex investigation and I’d like to thank the investigation team for their hard work and commitment that has meant the Jury has reached the verdict it has today.”