A WOMAN has been charged with the murder of her newborn baby.

Rachel Tunstill, 26, of Wellington Court, Burnley is due to appear before Preston Crown Court tomorrow morning.

Police were called shortly before 3pm on Monday to reports of a sudden death in Wellington Court.

The body of a newborn baby girl was found at the flat.

A post mortem examination showed she suffered a number of injuries.

A 30-year-old man from Burnley has been released without charge and police are now satisfied he had no involvement in the baby's death.

Det Ch Insp Jill Johnston said: "Following a complex investigation and after consulting with the Crown Prosecution Service we have today charged the mother of the new born baby with murder.

"We are completely satisfied that the man who was arrested was not involved in the baby's death.

"He has been released without charge and my thoughts are with him at this difficult time.

"Both he and the baby's wider family are being supported by specially trained officers.

"I would like to thank the community for their co-operation and understanding during what has so far been a difficult and sensitive enquiry and I am sure that co-operation will continue."