Woman in court charged with murder of child

Police were called to the property on Marsh House Avenue in Billingham

A woman has appeared in court accused of murdering an eight-year-old child.

Cleveland Police said officers were called by ambulance staff to a property in Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, on Monday morning.

Louise Cameron, 40, of Billingham, appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court earlier.

She was not asked to enter a plea and was remanded in custody until her next court appearance on Friday.

Ms Cameron only spoke to confirm her name, address and date of birth.

No other details were disclosed.