A WOMAN has appeared in court charged with murder after a man’s body was discovered at North-East beauty spot.

The body of Peter Hedley, 49, of Burdon Terrace, Bedlington, was found at Newburn Riverside Park, Newcastle, on Friday.

Clare Humble, 50, of the same address, was remanded in custody by magistrates along with Lee Nicholson, 39, of Lydford Court, Newcastle, who is charged with perverting the course of justice.

They will appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday.