Man charged with murder of wife in Newcastle County Aparthotel

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Image caption, The woman was found in the County Aparthotel on Westgate Road

A tourist has been charged with the murder of his wife who was found dead in a Newcastle city centre hotel.

Police attended the County Aparthotel, Westgate Road, at 07:15 GMT on Monday, following concerns for her welfare.

Pek Ying Ling, 51, from Singapore, was found not breathing and was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency crews a short time later.

Soong Hert Fong, 50, also from Singapore, faced Newcastle magistrates earlier and was remanded in custody.

He is due to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on 7 January, 2022.

The woman's next of kin are being supported by specialist officers, Northumbria Police said.

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