13/02/2015

Woman Arrested Over Death Of Care Home Resident

North Yorkshire Police have arrested a 53-year-old woman in connection with the death of a care home resident in Thirsk.

The body of an 81-year-old resident at Sowerby House was found in his room on Thursday.

Police said that Heather Pauline Davidson, of Sowerby, has been charged with murder.

It is understood the suspect did not work at the care home.

Ms Davidson is due to appear at Northallerton Magistrates' Court later today.

(MH/IT)

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