Man charged with murder of a woman in the Scunthorpe area

The woman's family are being supported by specially trained officers

Author: Julie CastonPublished 8th Nov 2022

A man's been charged with a murdering a woman in Messingham near Scunthorpe.

Clair Armstrong was discovered at a property on Elm Way with fatal injuries in the early hours of Sunday morning (6th November).

54-year-old Ashley Kemp of Robinson Grove, Hibaldstow has been charged with her murder.

Earlier today (8th November) he appeared at Grimsby Magistrates Court and has been remanded in custody before a hearing due tomorrow at Hull Crown Court.

Humberside Police said: "Clair’s family are being supported by specially trained officers and have asked for their privacy at this time."

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