Woman and man charged with murder of girl, 14, found dead at Darlington home as cops launch urgent probe
A WOMAN and man have been charged with murder after a schoolgirl was found dead at home.
Emergency services raced to a house in Darlington, County Durham late on Friday.
Despite medics' best efforts, the schoolgirl, 14, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two people, a man and woman, have now been charged with murder.
Simon Vickers and Sarah Hall, both of Geneva Road, will appear in Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court tomorrow.
Durham Police's Det Supt Craig Rudd said the girl's death was "tragic" and said his thoughts were with her loved ones.
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He added: "I would like to thank the local community for their patience and co-operation while investigative work is still being carried out at the scene, and to reassure residents that we believe this to be an isolated incident."
North East Ambulance Service said: "We received a call at 22.46 on Friday, July 5 to an incident at a private address on Geneva Road in Darlington.
"We sent five resources in total including a doctor and a specialist paramedic. Police also attended the scene."
Durham Police have been contacted for further comment.
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