A MAN has been charged with the murder of a 34-year-old woman in Highbridge. 

The woman, who has been identified as Laura Biss, was found on the B3139 Burnham Road in the early hours of Saturday (January 20).

Now Christopher Harris, 35, of no fixed address, has been charged with her murder. 

A spokesman said: "We’ve charged a 35-year-old man in connection with the death of a woman in Highbridge.

"He’s also been charged with (causing) death by dangerous driving.

"Laura was formally identified earlier today."

Harris has been remanded in custody to appear at Taunton Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (January 23).