North Yorkshire Police refer themselves to police watchdog following murder of Malton woman
Police made the mandatory referral as per standard procedure on Thursday April 25, the day after the incident in which Lisa Welford, 49, was pulled from the River Derwent (on the evening of April 24).
She was taken to hospital, but she was later pronounced deceased.
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Hide AdVincent Joseph Morgan, 47, who was known to Ms Welford, appeared before York magistrates on Monday, April 29 charged with her murder.
Mr Morgan, of Chandlers Wharf, Castlegate, in Malton, spoke only to confirm his name and address and wasn’t asked to enter pleas to the charge.
He subsequently appeared at Leeds Crown Court on April 30 where he was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on May 21.
A preliminary trial date has been set for October 21.