HAMILTON, Ont. - Police say a 38-year-old man is facing a murder charge in the death of a woman in Hamilton.

Police say 26-year-old Renee Neganiwina died of her injuries after being found in the bedroom of a Hamilton home following a fire on Wednesday evening.

Hamilton investigators say Joseph Snelgrove surrendered himself to Toronto police early on Thursday morning.

Snelgrove was returned to Hamilton where he was interviewed by police and charged with second-degree murder.