Man charged with murder following the death of a man, 24, at student accommodation in Newcastle

Police were called to a student accommodation block on Tuesday, after concerns for the welfare of a 24-year-old man. Credit: NCJ Media

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Newcastle.

Police were called to a student accommodation block on Tuesday, after concerns for the welfare of a 24-year-old man.

When officers arrived at the flats on Howard Street, they confirmed the 24-year-old was dead and a murder investigation was launched.

Officers carried out their investigations at the student accommodation block. Credit: NCJ Media.

Following inquiries, police have charged Aaron Ray, of Mayfield Road, Sunderland with murder.

He was remanded in custody and appeared before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 1 October.

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