A man and a woman have been charged with murder following the death of a 14-year-old girl in Darlington, Durham Constabulary has confirmed.
Emergency services were called to an address on Geneva Road shortly after 11pm on Friday. Despite their efforts, the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
[block_2]The tragic incident has shocked the local community, and further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.