Murder charge after woman's body found at Littleover house

Kathryn Jane Harris, known as Katy, was found with critical injuries at her home, police said

A man has been charged with murder over the death of a woman at a house in Derby.

Derbyshire Police were called to the property in Oak Crescent, Littleover, at about 07:15 GMT on Sunday.

The force said Kathryn Jane Harris, known as Katy, was found injured and pronounced dead at the scene.

Conrad Iyayi, 44, of Oak Crescent, was charged with murder and appeared before magistrates in Derby on Tuesday.

He is due to appear at Derby Crown Court on Wednesday.

Police said officers and forensic units would continue to work in the Oak Crescent area "over the coming days".

Police said they were called to the house in Oak Crescent early on Sunday

Ms Harris worked as a teacher at St Clare's in Derby, a school for children with special educational needs.

Head teacher Laura Russell said: "We are all shocked and saddened by this terrible news.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Katy's friends and family at this awful time.

"Katy was a big part of the St Clare's family and made a real difference to the students she taught."