Man Arrested Over Death of Sunderland Woman
After extensive searches, police have arrested a man in connection with the death of Michelle Hanson. The 33-year-old suspect was detained in London on Wednesday evening and remains in custody.
Michelle Hanson Found Dead in Sunderland
Michelle Hanson was discovered deceased at a property on Brady Street, Sunderland, on December 3. The investigation into her death is ongoing.
Police Seek Public Help
Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Barr said: “First and foremost, our thoughts continue to be with Michelle’s family at this devastating time and our specially-trained officers will continue to support them in any way we can. Her family deserve answers and we are committed to finding out what has happened and bringing anyone involved to justice.”
He added: “We thank the public for their assistance so far and urge anyone with information who hasn’t come forward to contact police. We also ask people to avoid speculation that could jeopardise the investigation.”
How to Help
If you have any information, contact Northumbria Police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on their website, or call 101 quoting log NP-20220312-0434.