Man charged with murder of woman in Middlesbrough

Detectives investigating an alleged attempted murder of a man in Laycock Street, Middlesbrough, on Friday are now linking the incident with the discovery of a woman's body at an address in Grimwood Avenue, Brambles Farm, Middlesbrough.

Cleveland Police have confirmed the woman has now been formally identified as 50-year-old Glenna Siviter.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Her family is being supported by specially trained officers and they have asked for privacy as they try to come to terms with her death.

"Our thoughts remain with Glenna’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

"A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in relation to the reported incident in Laycock Street.

"He was further arrested on suspicion of Glenna’s murder and has this evening been charged with both offences. He has been remanded to appear at Teesside Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Tuesday 19th December."

The spokesperson added: "A 45-year-old man was also arrested in connection with Glenna’s death, and he has been interviewed and bailed pending further enquiries.

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"Local people will continue to see an increased police presence in and around both locations and we would ask anyone with information, doorbell, dashcam or private CCTV who has not yet spoken with police to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on the 101 number."

Quote ref 245061 regarding Grimwood Avenue and use ref 245187 regarding Laycock Street.

If you don’t want to speak to police, you could pass information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phoning 0800 555 111.