DETECTIVES investigating the death of a 74-year-old woman at Fairbourne, Gwynedd, on Christmas Day have charged a man.

Thomas Bryan, a 75-year-old local man, has been charged with the murder of Vivienne Bryan, 74, at Francis Avenue, Fairbourne.

Thomas Bryan will appear at Llandudno Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday, December 30).

The family of Vivienne are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of a loved family member.

They request that they can be given some privacy at this extremely difficult time so they can grieve and come to terms with what has happened.