Neath: Man in court accused of Georgina Dowey's murder
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Georgina Dowey's body was found on Beaconsfield Street, Cadoxton, Neath
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Neath.
Georgina Dowey, 46, was found dead at a property on Beaconsfield Street, Cadoxton, Neath, on Sunday.
Matthew Pickering, 48, of Beaconsfield Street, has been charged with her murder and has been remanded in custody.
At Swansea Magistrates' court, magistrate Alan Williams referred his case to Swansea Crown Court.
Mr Pickering was remanded in custody and will appear before the courts on Thursday.
South Wales Police said Ms Dowey's family was being supported by specially-trained officers.
Det Ch Insp Matt Powell, senior investigating officer, said: "My thoughts remain with Georgina's family who are understandably devastated by what has happened.
"I would like to thank the local community and witnesses for the support they have provided to this investigation to date.
"We are not looking for anybody else in connection with Georgina's death."
The force added that residents of Cadoxton should expect increased police presence in the area to continue over the coming days, and asked anyone with information to contact them.