Police have released the name of the Hatfield woman whose death sparked a murder investigation.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Tributes have been left outside the home.Tributes have been left outside the home. (Image: Archant)

Officers have revealed it is 31-year-old Madina Landsberg, who died after police and paramedics were called to Filbert Close on Tuesday night.

Dexter Landsberg, 33, has been charged with murder and will appear before Hatfield Remand Court today (Friday).

Neighbourhood Inspector for Welwyn Hatfield, Ian Grout said: “I understand that this incident may cause concern to residents in Hatfield, particularly given other serious incidents in the town in recent months. Each of these incidents is isolated and not connected in any way.

“For members of the wider community I would like to reassure you that there is no cause for concern. However, should anyone need to seek reassurance, they can call the Safer Neighbourhood Team via the non-emergency number, 101.”

As the victim had prior contact with the police it has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.