Woman charged with murder and victim identified after man's body found in Derbyshire town

Tonya Crabtree, 28, of Frost Avenue, Langley Mill was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday (April 3) after a man was found dead at a flat in the town that morning.

He has been formally identified as 33-year-old Craig Morse. Police said he suffered a fatal stab wound.

A statement from Derbyshire Police said: “Officers were called to attend a flat in Frost Avenue at around 2am on Friday 3 April and found Craig Morse, who was 33, with a fatal stab wound.

“Mr Morse’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time.”

Ms Crabtree was charged with murder this evening (Saturday, 4 April) and remanded into police custody.

She is due to appear in court on Monday, April 6.

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