A man accused of murder after a 24-year-old Whitehaven man was found dead in a Newcastle student flat is set to appear in court.
Aaron Ray, 21, of Mayfield Road, Sunderland, will appear at Newcastle Crown Court, charged with the student’s murder and remains in custody.
On Tuesday, police were called to reports of concern for the welfare of a 24-year-old man at the Mansion Tyne student accommodation block near Newcastle city centre.
Officers arrived on the scene, the man was confirmed as dead and a murder investigation was launched. Emergency services also attended.
A spokesman for Northumbria police said: “It is believed the two men were known to each other and there is no risk to the wider public, but officers will remain in the area. The man’s next of kin have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers.”
The victim is yet to be formally identified but it is understood he is from Whitehaven.
