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Gateshead murder investigation: Man in court

A man has been charged over the death of 24-year-old Alice Ruggles.

Twenty-five-year old Trimaan Dhillon has been remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates in Newcastle tomorrow morning.

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Man in court accused of murdering Alice Ruggles

A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a young woman who was found dead in her flat.

Trimaan Dhillon, also known as Harry Dhillon, appeared in front of magistrates sitting at Newcastle Crown Court this morning after being charged with the murder of Alice Ruggles.

Twenty-four-year-old Alice was found dead in a flat on Rawling Road, Gateshead, on Wednesday night.

Dhillon, of Glencorse Barracks in Penicuik, Scotland, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.

He was remanded in custody and will next appear at Newcastle Crown Court on October 18.

Man charged over death of Gateshead woman

Alice Ruggles

Police have charged a man over the death of Alice Ruggles.

Twenty-five-year-old Trimaan Dhillon, also known as Harry Dhillon, of Glencrose Barracks in Penicuik, Scotland, has been charged with murder.

He has been remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates in Newcastle tomorrow morning.

Police enquiries into the incident are continuing, and ask that anyone with any information call them on 101.

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Woman who died in Gateshead formally identified

Alice Ruggles

The woman who died in Gateshead yesterday has been formally identified as Alice Ruggles.

The 24-year-old lived on Rawlings Road, Gateshead, but is originally from Leicestershire.

Her mother, father, sister and two brothers have now released a statement paying tribute to Alice:

Alice saw the fun side of everything, she had an infectious personality and an incredible sense of humour.

She was kind, clever and beautiful; we are struggling to come to terms with the fact that she is not with us anymore.

She loved life, loved her friends and loved her job. She had so much to live for. Nothing, nothing can ever replace her.

– Ruggles family statement

A 25-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody at this time.

Officers still believe this to be an isolated incident and those involved are known to each other.

Murder investigation launched after Gateshead death

Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman in Gateshead.

Rawling Road, Gateshead, on Thursday morning. Credit: ITV News

Officers were called out to Rawlings Road at 6.30pm on October 12, after concern for the welfare of a 24-year-old woman.

Emergency services attended and found the woman with serious injuries. She died at the scene.

Officers have been carrying out enquiries and a cordon is currently in place.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A police cordon is in place. Credit: ITV News

This is believed to be an isolated incident and those involved are known to each other. There is not believed to be any danger to the wider public.

The victim's next of kin have also been informed and specialist officers are supporting her family at this difficult time.

There was previous police contact with the victim and so, as a matter of course, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) have been informed of the incident.

Extra officers are in the area to carry out house-to-house enquiries and to reassure any concerned members of the public.

If anyone did see anything suspicious in the area this afternoon then they should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 843 12/10/16.

– Northumbria Police
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