In a tragic turn of events, officers are currently investigating the death of a woman in Sunderland, treating it as a suspected murder. Authorities have appealed for witnesses to come forward and assist in shedding light on the incident.
On Tuesday, at approximately 07.15, the local emergency services received a distressing report from the ambulance service regarding a woman in need of assistance at an address on Stockton Terrace. Tragically, the woman has been identified as 36-year-old Melissa Eastick, and she was found with injuries consistent with an assault. Despite the efforts of the emergency teams, Melissa was pronounced deceased at the scene.