MURDER CHARGE MAN IN CROWN COURT
A man accused of murdering a teacher has appeared in court for the first time in connection with her death.
Adam Parkin, 35, is charged with the murder of Julie Parkin, 39, who was found dead at her Sunderland home in the early hours of Tuesday.
Mr Parkin is also accused of attempted murder, around the same time.
His right arm was in a sling and his left hand heavily bandaged when he appeared before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Saturday morning.
Wearing a grey jumper, he spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during the brief hearing at which no pleas were entered.
His solicitor, Sandra Fife, made no application for bail and Mr Parkin, of Kirkwall Close, Castletown, Sunderland, was remanded in custody by bench chairman Peter Connor.
Keith Laidlaw, prosecuting, said the charges were indictable only and that the case would have to be transferred to crown court.
Mr Parkin will appear before Newcastle Crown Court today.
Mother-of-two Mrs Parkin, who worked at West Boldon Primary School, was found stabbed to death at her home in Kirkwall Close at around 12.10am on Tuesday.
Flowers and tributes have since appeared in front of the property.
Mr Parkin spoke only to confirm his name age and address