Man in court charged with murder of woman, 77

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A 77-year-old woman was found dead at a property on Hillcrest Avenue in Stockton

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 77-year-old woman.

Michael Wall, 78, of Hillcrest Avenue, in Stockton, Teesside, appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

The woman was found dead by police officers at a property in the same street at about 01:00 GMT on Sunday. The woman's next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.

No pleas were entered and Wall is next due to appear at Teesside Crown Court on Thursday.

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