Police investigating the death of a 43 year old woman in a suspicious house fire in the North Shore suburb of Glenfield last month, have arrested and charged a man with her murder.

The body of Jacqueline BLACKBOURN was discovered inside a burning house at an address in View Road, Glenfield, on Saturday 26 June 2010

A male was located nearby suffering from burns and smoke inhalation.

Police say as a result of their investigations a 28 year old male, has been arrested and charged with murder and arson. 

The sickness beneficiary is further charged with historical offences that relate to another female complainant. These charges include.

1 x Injuring with intent to Injure                [Penalty - five years imprisonment]

2 x Assault with intent to injure                  [Penalty – three years imprisonment]

1 x Assault with a weapon                              [Penalty - five years imprisonment]

1 x Intentional Damage                                  [Penalty– seven years imprisonment]

 The man is to appear in the North Shore District Court later this afternoon.

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