[Uk] Swansea: Murder accused appears in court after car fire

Image source, Family photoImage caption, Helen Clarke died in hospital following a car fire on Friday morningAn 80-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his 77-year-old wife in a car fire.Helen Clarke died in hospital on Sunday after emergency services were called to a fire on Sketty Lane, Swansea, at about 08:20 BST on Friday morning, Swansea Crown Court was told.David Clarke was also taken to hospital, but in a stable condition.He was remanded into custody until his next court appearance in November.Ms Clarke's family, who are being supported by specialist officers, said: "Our families are trying to come to terms with the tragic passing of a mother, grandmother, and friend in uncharacteristic circumstances. "We request that we are given the privacy to deal with this tragedy as a family."Image caption, Police officers were called to Singleton Hospital in Swansea on Friday morningDet Ch Insp Paul Raikes of South Wales Police said: "Our thoughts remain with Helen