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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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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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