Paramjit Kaur, 46, was found with fatal injuries at her home in Oldbury—the suspect was charged with murder.

A man has been charged with the murder of 46-year-old Paramjit Kaur, who was found dead in her Oldbury home on Monday morning.

West Midlands Police confirmed that Harminder Mattu, 50, has been formally accused of her killing. He is expected to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Paramjit Kaur was discovered at a property on Swan Crescent, Oldbury, where officers responding to an emergency call found her with severe injuries. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

News of the killing has shaken the local community. Ms Kaur’s family has described her death as “heartbreaking,” remembering her as a kind and hardworking woman who brought warmth to those around her.

In a tribute, they said: “A dearly loved daughter, sister and friend, she made the world a brighter place. Her loss leaves us in profound sorrow, but her memory will forever live in our hearts.”

West Midlands Police launched an immediate murder inquiry following Ms Kaur’s death. After gathering evidence at the scene, detectives arrested Mattu and charged him with murder. The force has not yet revealed further details about the circumstances surrounding the killing.

To reassure and support the shaken community, officers have stepped up patrols in the area.

A police spokesperson said: “We understand this news is deeply distressing. Our officers will be carrying out additional patrols to provide reassurance and assistance to residents.”

Mattu remains in custody and is due to make his first court appearance on Wednesday. The case is expected to be escalated to a Crown Court hearing in the coming weeks, where further details may emerge about what led to Ms Kaur’s tragic death.

For now, her family and the local community are left mourning a life cut short, while awaiting justice for the woman they so dearly loved.