A financial company director has appeared in court charged with the murder of his wife at their £1.2 million home in Cambridge.
Robert Hammond, 47, was remanded in custody over the death of mortgage adviser Sian Hammond, 46.
Sian’s death has devastated her friends and colleagues, who said she will be ‘sorely missed by many.’
Her husband, who is known by his middle name James, appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court yesterday and spoke only to confirm his name, address and age during a brief hearing.
He was remanded in custody for four weeks to appear at Cambridge Crown Court on December 11.
Robert Hammond has appeared in court charged with the murder of his wife at their £1.2 million home in Cambridge
Sian’s death has devastated her friends and colleagues, who said she will be ‘sorely missed by many’
Mrs Hammond was found dead at her large detached home that she shares with her husband and daughters Katie and Lauren in in the charming village of Histon
Mrs Hammond was Principal and Director of renowned Cambridge-based Lime Tree Financial Services.
She was found dead at her large detached home, which boasts five bedrooms and four reception rooms, that she shares with her husband and daughters Katie and Lauren in in the charming village of Histon.
A statement issued by Mrs Hammond’s company following her shock death said: ‘Unfortunately we have to share some devastating news with you all.
‘Last week we lost our beloved Sian, wife to James, mother to Katie and Lauren, friend to many and Managing Director of Lime Tree FS.
‘Everyone that knew her would agree Sian was one of the friendliest people you could have the pleasure of meeting, and she will be sorely missed by many.
‘Please bear with us whilst our team comes to terms with this terrible loss, we will keep everyone updated with the funeral arrangements.’
A profile about the popular boss states: ‘Sian has two teenage daughters who both swim at national level for Wales and England respectively, which means that when she’s not at work or walking the dogs you can normally find her at the pool.
Mrs Hammond was Principal and Director of renowned Cambridge-based Lime Tree Financial Services
Mrs Hammond is described her as having a ‘wealth of experience in financial services gained from over a decade in the industry
Aerial view of the families luxury home in Histon, Cambridgeshire
‘When she does get any free time she enjoys traveling with friends and exercising at the local gym.
‘She is also the co-owner of two Limetree pups – Bailey and Cai.’
Mrs Hammond is described her as having a ‘wealth of experience in financial services gained from over a decade in the industry.’
She had previously graduated with a BSc Honours degree in biochemistry and worked in scientific research.
Her husband runs Hammonds Mortgage Services based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, and is described as Director and Mortgage and Protection Adviser.
