Specialist police officers have begun a manhunt for wanted man Alexander Carr after a woman died at a North East property on Saturday (December 3).
Emergency services attended a house on Brady Street in Sunderland at around 12.30pm following reports of concern for the welfare of a woman inside the address.
At the time, Northumbria Police confirmed that a woman in her 40s was found dead at the scene, and her death was being treated as 'unexplained'.
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However, on Tuesday (December 6) evening, officers working on the case issued a significant update - asking for help tracking down Alexander Carr, who is wanted in connection with the fatal incident.
The woman's death is now being treated as suspicious.
Carr, 32, who has links to the Newcastle city centre, Jesmond and Sunderland, is now wanted by Northumbria Police.
On Wednesday (December 7) morning, specialist officers were seen on Brady Street, which saw a tent erected outside the property the police are working in, as well as a large presence around the street.
Northumbria Police are also appealing to members of the public for help in finding Carr.
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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