Pair in court charged with murder of 14-year-old daughter in Darlington

Simon Vickers, 48, and Sarah Hall, 44, have been remanded in custody

Author: Tom WilkinsonPublished 8th Jul 2024
Last updated 8th Jul 2024

The parents of a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly stabbed have appeared in court charged with her murder.

Simon Vickers, 48, and Sarah Hall, 44, of Geneva Road, Darlington, made a short appearance at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Court papers showed they are accused of murdering Scarlett Vickers, who was their daughter, on Friday.

The teenager suffered a single stab wound.

The pair were remanded in custody to appear at Teesside Crown Court on July 10, a court official said.

After the charges were announced, senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Craig Rudd, of Durham Police, said:

"This incident has resulted in the tragic death of a young girl, and our thoughts are with her family and friends.

"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."

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