Two people charged after man dies following alleged assault in Newcastle
Two people have now been charged after a man died following an alleged assault in the Brunswick Village area of Newcastle.
Alan Richards, 43, and Sarah Shorter, 40, both of Drysdale Crescent, Newcastle, have both been charged with the murder of 56-year-old Douglas Moffat, of Drysdale Crescent.
Richards and Shorter have also both been charged with possession of a bladed article.
Shorter has further been charged with attempted murder of a woman in her 50s.
The woman was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in Wednesday night’s incident and later discharged.
Both defendants are due to appear before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court today (Friday).
A man aged 38 and woman aged 40 who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender remain in police custody.
Detective Inspector Barry McAtominey, of Northumbria Police’s Major Investigation Team, said: “We continue to offer support to the victim’s family at this time.
“Now that two people who have been charged in relation to our investigation, we would ask that members of the public avoid speculation – both online and in the community – and respect the ongoing legal process.
“Officers remain in the area to carry out enquiries and reassure the local community.
“Anyone with information which could assist our enquiries should contact us.”
Witnesses can provided information through an online public portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/10NP26A27-PO1
Anyone with information can also send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
For those unable to make contact via the above ways, call 101. Please quote reference number: NP-20260909-1173.