A has been charged with murder following the death of mortgage broker Sian Hammond, 46, at her home in Histon, Cambridge. Sian was found dead at her home in Primes Corner, Histon, on October 30 and on Friday Robert Hammond, 47, also of Primes Corner, Histon, was arrested and charged with her murder.
Robert Hammond has spent the weekend in custody and is due to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court today (13 November).
Sian was principal and director of Lime Tree Financial Services Ltd based in Cambridge.
Her company website described her as having a “wealth of experience in financial services gained from over a decade in the industry. Previous to this Sian graduated with a BSc Honours degree in biochemistry and worked in scientific research”.
Sian has two teenage daughters.
A statement issued by Limetree Services prior to the murder charge, said: “Unfortunately we have to share some devastating news with you all.
“Last week we lost our beloved Sian, wife to James, mother to Katie and Lauren, friend to many and Managing Director of Lime Tree FS.
“Everyone that knew her would agree Sian was one of the friendliest people you could have the pleasure of meeting, and she will be sorely missed by many.
“Please bear with us whilst our team comes to terms with this terrible loss, we will keep everyone updated with the funeral arrangements.”
