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Hartlepool man charged with murder of student in Preston
Nathan Owens was last night charged with murder after the death of 19-year-old Carla, a second-year student, last Thursday (February 5).
Officers were called to a student accommodation on Victoria Street following the sudden death and found Carla’s body inside the address.
Owens, 34, of Hopps Street, was arrested by Lancashire Police last Friday before being charged and remanded in custody to appear before Preston Magistrates’ Court today.
“Our thoughts remain with her loved ones at this time”, the force said.
As part of the probe, police have been carrying out door-to-door enquiries and conducting searches in the area, using police dogs and a drone.