Man charged with murder of Uni of Suffolk lecturer in Colchester
Dr Antonella Castelvedere was found fatally injured last week
Last updated 8th Jun 2022
Police say a man has been charged with murder following the death of a University of Suffolk lecturer in Colchester last week.
Officers were called to reports a man was injured at an address in Wickham Road just after 11.45am on the 1st June.
They arrived and found a man and woman with injuries - the woman died at the scene.
Ertan Ersoy, who's 50 and from Wickham Road has now been charged with murder and is due to appear at Colchester Magistrate's Court on Wednesday 8th June.
Detective Chief Inspector Antony Alcock said: “Although we have reached the point of charge, our dedicated team of detectives are continuing to gather accounts from witnesses and other evidence.
“My thanks go out to those who have helped us and we would welcome any more information others can offer.
“This was an isolated incident and there is no threat posed to the wider public in Colchester.”
Antonella Castelvedere
Police say they can now identify the victim as 52 year-old Antonella Castelvedere.
In a statement on their website the University of Suffolk said: "The University of Suffolk community is deeply saddened by the untimely death of Dr Antonella Castelvedere.
"Antonella was a widely respected and well-liked member of staff at the University where she was an outstanding academic in English and Critical Writing.
"Our thoughts are with her family at this very difficult time."