Man charged with murder of Northumbria University student at Mansion Tyne accommodation

A man has been charged with the murder of a 24-year-old Northumbria Student at Mansion Tyne accommodation.

Northumbria Police were called to an incident on Howard Street at around 4:30 pm on Tuesday, September 27 where they found the body of a man.

Today police have charged 21-year-old Aaron Ray of Mayfield Road, Sunderland with murder. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Newcastle Magistrate's Court tomorrow - Saturday, October 1.

Northumbria University students have shared their shock at the incident. One said: "went to a society on Wednesday and there were people from that accommodation talking about it, but it was all speculation, no one knew what happened. People were saying it might be a murder, but it wasn't at all known at that time. It's a bit scary, we didn't think that would happen, especially so soon [in the academic year]."

Earlier this week, a Northumbria University spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened to confirm that a Northumbria University student has died. We are in contact with the student’s family and friends to offer any support we can at this tragic time. As this is an ongoing police investigation we are unable to comment further."