Beauty salon owner found dead in village as man charged with murder

A beauty salon owner has been found dead in a rural Lincolnshire village as a man has been charged with her murder.The body of the victim, named locally as Clair Armstrong, 50, was discovered after police were called to reports of a disturbance in Messingham, North Lincolnshire, in the early hours of Sunday morning.Arriving at the address on Elm Way at 12.40am, police discovered the body of the mother and beautician at the scene.Ashley Kemp, aged 54, of Robinson Grove, Hibaldstow has been charged with her murder.The 54-year-old man who was arrested remains in police custody.Speaking to Grimsby Live, Ms Armstrong’s neighbours recalled their shock at the news, describing her as ‘friendly’ and someone who ‘always spoke to me when we were out walking the dogs’.’I just can’t believe this has happened right on our doorstep. You see it on the television, but I’m very surprised to see it outside my house,’ a neighbour said. Clair Armstrong was found dead by police A statement has also appeared on her business’ Facebook page stating: ‘Due to unfortunate circumstances the family have decided Oliver’s will be closed until further notice. We will update you when we can. Thank you.’Detective Chief Inspector Simon Vickers at Humberside Police said: ‘We understand that a tragic incident of this nature will cause shock to the local community, but I would like to reassure people that this is an isolated incident between individuals known to each other with no wider risk to members of the public.’Those living in the area can expect to see a number of officers over the coming days whilst a scene guard remains in place, and we continue with our investigation. I would encourage anyone with information, or anyone with concerns, to please come and speak to us.’ More follows…