The ex-husband of a ‘selfless’ mother-of-two is to appear in court charged with her rape and murder.

Kimberley Thompson, 43, was found dead at an address in Pinewood Road, Northampton on August 9.

Michael Thompson, 55, described by police as a black British man, has been charged with one count of rape and one count of murder.

Local youth mentor and schoolfriend Quinton Green described Kimberley as a ‘popular, selfless and caring mother of two.’

He told Metro: ‘The community of Northampton are shocked, devastated and heartbroken over the tragic loss of Kimberley.

‘She touched so many hearts with her captivating personality and passion for basketball.

‘Torn apart by tragedy, yet united in grief it is plain to see that her loved ones and all that knew her are struggling to come to terms

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