Police name Northumbria Uni student, as murder investigation continues
24 year old Jason Brockbanks was found dead at a student accommodation block in Newcastle last month
Police in Newcastle have confirmed the name of a Northumbria University student, who was found dead in a student accommodation block in the city.
On Tuesday, September 27, police were called to reports of concern for the welfare of a 24-year-old man at a student accommodation block on Howard Street.
However when officers arrived on the scene, the man was sadly confirmed as deceased, and a murder investigation was launched.
Today (Friday) police have confirmed the man was Northumbria University student, Jason Brockbanks of Whitehaven.
Jason’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers at this time and ask their privacy is respected.
An investigation is ongoing and a 21-year-old man has already appeared in court, charged with murder.
Aaron Ray, of Mayfield Road Sunderland, has been remanded in custody and appeared in court earlier this week. He is next due to appear at Newcastle Crown Court at a date yet to be confirmed.
Detective Inspector Tomasz Fowler of Northumbria Police said: “This continues to be an incredibly distressing time for Jason’s family, who are having to come to terms with their loss.
“Our investigation is very much ongoing and we have already made a number of enquiries to establish what happened in the moments leading up to Jason’s tragic death.
“An arrest has been made and a man charged, and the case will now progress through the courts. We’d ask anyone who thinks they have information, no matter how small it might seem, gets in touch with police to share what they know.”