Woman charged with murdering Gillian Connelly

A close-up of Gillian Connelly's face. She has short, cropped dark hair and is looking into the camera and smiling.Image source, Lincolnshire Police/Family Handout
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Gillian Connelly died after being found with serious injuries on Sunday

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A woman has been charged with murder following the death of 44-year-old Gillian Connelly in Gainsborough.

Stephanie McLaggan, 37, of North Warren Road in the town, was remanded into custody to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Lincolnshire Police were called to Wheeldon Street at 04:20 BST on Sunday. Ms Connelly was found with serious injuries and died in hospital.

Steven Lowther, 45, and Jade Glover, 28, both of Wheeldon Street, have been charged with perverting the course of justice, the force said.

They are also due to appear before magistrates on Wednesday.

A 41-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, were released on police bail on Tuesday.

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