Newton Aycliffe Woman Charged with Murder after Fatal Stabbing

Patricia Hewitt, 41, has been charged with the murder of Angela Lloyd, 56, who was found stabbed to death at a property on Bakewell Place in Newton Aycliffe. Emergency services responded to the scene on August 13, but despite their efforts, Angela Lloyd was pronounced dead. Hewitt appeared in court but did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody, with her trial set for February next year. Crime scene investigators conducted extensive searches around the area, including multiple cordons, as police treated the case as an isolated incident. Residents expressed shock at the violence in their community, noting the significant police and emergency response. Hewitt is scheduled to appear again at Teesside Crown Court as the legal process continues.