A man and woman have appeared at court accused of murdering their 14-year-old daughter.
Simon Vickers, 48, and Sarah Hall, 44, of Geneva Road, Darlington, made a short appearance at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Court papers showed they are accused of murdering Scarlett Vickers, who was their daughter, on Friday, July 5. It is understood the teenager suffered a single stab wound
The pair were not required to enter pleas to murder at the morning hearing. Due to the severity of the charge, the case was sent to Teesside Crown Court. The pair were remanded in custody to appear at Teesside Crown Court on August 5.
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After the charges were announced, senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Craig Rudd, of Durham Police, said: “This incident has resulted in the tragic death of a young girl, and our thoughts are with her family and friends. I would like to thank the local community for their patience and co-operation while investigative work is still being carried out at the scene, and to reassure residents that we believe this to be an isolated incident.”
Police and paramedics were called to a property on Geneva Road in Darlington shortly after 11pm on Friday. When crews arrived at the scene, the teenager was sadly pronounced dead.
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