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 , Thursday , has been charged with the 95-year-old 's murder . Police called to the scene in Stoke-on-Trent on 73 at about 8pm .