A 73-year-old man is to appear in court today charged with the murder of his 95-year-old mother at her home. Police arrested David Powell after the pensioner's body was discovered at her home in Doncaster Lane, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday night. Although the body has not yet been formally identified, she is understood to be his mother Celilia Powell. Police arrested David Powell after the pensioner's body was discovered at her home in Doncaster Lane (pictured), Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent . According to the Independent, Mr Powell was arrested after detectives were called to his home on Thursday. Detective Inspector Andy Maxfield from Staffordshire Police said: 'At this stage of the investigation we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.' Police were called to the scene at around 8pm on Thursday. Mr Powell, of Longton Road, Barlaston, Staffordshire, is due to appear before magistrates at Newcastle-under-Lyme today . He said officers were due to have finished forensic examinations by late last night with a Home Office post-mortem taking place today. Mr Powell, of Longton Road, Barlaston, Staffordshire, is due to appear before magistrates at Newcastle-under-Lyme today. Family members affected by the death are being supported by a police family liaison officer. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
Body of woman believed to be Celilia Powell was discovered at her home . Her son David Powell, 73, has been charged with the 95-year-old's murder . Police called to the scene in Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday at about 8pm .