Police name woman found dead in Sunderland property
A murder investigation is ongoing into the death of 47 year old Michelle Hanson
Last updated 22nd Dec 2022
Police have named a woman, who's believed to have been murdered in her home in Sunderland last week.
A murder investigation is ongoing after officers received a report of concern for the welfare of a woman inside an address on Brady Street at 12.30pm on Saturday (December 3).
Emergency services attended and a woman – 47-year-old Michelle Hanson – was found deceased inside having suffered injuries to her neck consistent with having been caused by a bladed article.
Police are treating Michelle’s death as murder and a full investigation has been ongoing since her death.
Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Barr, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is absolutely devastating for Michelle’s family and our thoughts remain with them at this awful time.
“We will offer them any support they need as they attempt to come to terms with the events of the last week. It has been understandably difficult for them and I would ask that their privacy is respected by everyone.
“Ever since this incident, we have been determined to locate those responsible and we will look to bring effective justice against anybody found to have been involved.
“A significant number of enquiries have been carried out in the area since Saturday and I would like to thank the victim’s family for their patience and cooperation, as well as the wider public who have supported our investigation.”