Sunderland murder inquiry: Police appeal to find Alexander Carr

Police say members of the public should not approach Alexander Carr

Police searching for a man after a woman was found dead have now said she was murdered.

The woman in her 40s was found dead inside an address on Brady Street, Sunderland, shortly before 12:30 GMT on Saturday.

Northumbria Police is asking for help to trace Alexander Carr as a "key individual who they want to speak to".

Supt Lyn Peart warned people "not to approach Carr and instead alert police if you have seen him".

'Actively evading arrest'

She said: "I'd like to thank everyone who has already shared our appeal and assisted us with information about Carr's whereabouts."We are determined to locate and apprehend him as soon as possible and continue to ask for the public's support with this."

The 32-year-old has links to Newcastle city centre, Jesmond and Sunderland and the force said searches were taking place at a number of addresses.

Police are asking anyone who has seen him or knows where he is to contact them.

Officers believe he knows he is wanted and "may be actively evading arrest".