DETECTIVES were yesterday granted more time to question a suspect arrested in relation to the death of a man at his North-East home.

Colin Johnson was found dead in the living room of his house in Pickering Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, when his girlfriend visited last Saturday.

Police were alerted by a neighbour who heard the woman's screams at about 10.30pm.

A man was arrested on Monday evening by police, and was yesterday helping police with inquiries.

Detectives were granted a further 24 hours to question the man.

An appeal has been made to witnesses who may have seen anyone arriving at or leaving the house on Saturday night.

Anyone with information is asked to call 0191-563 6408.