Huddersfield man in court on murder charge after seriously injured woman dies

Sandra Harriott died in hospital shortly after the attack. Credit: West Yorkshire Police

A 55-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Huddersfield.

Sandra Harriott, 56, died in hospital shortly after she was stabbed on Ripon Avenue in Fartown on the morning of Friday, 26 May.

Roger Harriott, of Manchester Road, has been charged with her murder.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire police said:"Roger Harriott of Manchester Road, Linthwaite has been detained in police custody to appear before the morning session of Leeds Magistrates Court (May 27) charged with the murder of Sandra Harriott (56)."

He has has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

A police cordon remains at the scene while investigations continue.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward.

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