Norma Bell Murder - Man Charged

A 32 year old will appear in court today.

Published 9th Apr 2016

A 32 year old man arrested earlier this week in connection with the death of 79 year old Norma Bell has been charged with murder.

He has been remanded to appear at Teesside Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Saturday 9th April.

Norma's body was found after house fire in Westbourne Road last Sunday.

Police quickly established she was killed before the blaze was started.

Mrs Bell’s family has asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.