Police are searching for a 32-year-old man after a woman in her 40s was found dead in Sunderland.

Northumbria Police are appealing to the public for information in relation to the death on Brady Street which is being treated as suspicious.

The man has been identified as Alexander Carr, 32, who has links to the Newcastle city centre, Jesmond and Sunderland.

The alleged victim, who has not yet been named, was found dead inside the address at around 12.30pm on Saturday.

Police are treating the woman’s death as suspicious.

Now, as part of their enquiries, officers have identified Carr – who has links to Newcastle city centre, Jesmond and Sunderland – as a key individual who they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

Members of the public are urged not to approach Carr as police believe he knows he is wanted by law enforcement and may be “actively evading arrest”.

Extensive searches are ongoing at a number of associated addresses across the Force in a bid to locate him and ensure he is arrested as soon as possible.

Superintendent Lyn Peart, of Northumbria Police, said: “We are determined to locate Carr as soon as possible and I would ask for the public’s support.

“Please take a close look at his image – if you think you have seen him or know where he may be, please get in touch with us immediately.

“Members of the public are asked not to approach Carr and instead alert police if you have seen him.

“Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family at this devastating time and we will continue to offer them any support they need.”

“If you’ve seen Carr or know where he may be, please call 999 quoting crime number 143632K/22,” police said.

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