Woman in court accused of 56-year-old's murder

A marked police car, white ambulance van and another white van are parked on a road and a neighbouring grass verge. There are trees in the background.
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Patricia Hewitt appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court

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A woman has appeared in court charged with murder after another woman was found stabbed to death.

Durham Police were called to an address in Bakewell Place, Newton Aycliffe, on 13 August at about 19:45 BST, by the North East Ambulance Service.

Patricia Hewitt, 41, entered no pleas as she appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court accused of the murder of Angela Lloyd, 56.

Ms Hewitt, formerly of Keats Close, Stanley, will appear at Teesside Crown Court on Tuesday.

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