Suspect, 30, appears in court charged with murdering 29-year-old mother-of-three in the street 

A man has been charged with murder after the death of a young mother-of-three in Hartlepool.

Kelly Franklin, 29, died following an incident in Oxford Road, on Friday evening.

Cleveland Police said she died after being found at around 9pm with ‘significant injuries’.

The force said on Sunday night that 30-year-old Torbjorn Kettlewell, also known as Ian, has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.

Torbjorn Kettlewell appeared in court on Monday charged with murder. He was arrested after the death of Kelly Franklin

Kettlewell spoke only to confirm his name, age and address and entered no pleas at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

He has been remanded in custody until his next appearance at Teesside Crown Court on August 8.

Kettlewell of Oval Grange, Hartlepol was addressed by District Judge Kristine Harrison who told him: “Mr Kettlewell you will remain in custody and appear at the crown court on the 8th of August in respect to these matters.”

Meanwhile, a 48-year-old woman has been released on conditional bail while inquiries continue. 

Paying tribute to his ‘beautiful sister’ Paul Robinson asked people not to speculate on her death.

He said: ‘RIP to my beautiful sister. I love you so much. Kelly Franklin

‘Please respect our families wishes of not interfering, speculating and respect our privacy. 

‘We are going through every emotion right now and we do not need any additional stress.’

A murder inquiry has been launched following the death of a woman who suffered significant injuries in Hartlepool

A murder inquiry has been launched following the death of a woman who suffered significant injuries in Hartlepool

A Cleveland Police spokesman said the incident happened on Oxford Road on Friday

A Cleveland Police spokesman said the incident happened on Oxford Road on Friday

Oxford Road remains cordoned off as the police operation continues

Oxford Road remains cordoned off as the police operation continues

Cleveland Police said on Sunday: ‘Kelly, a mother of three young children from Hartlepool, sadly died after suffering significant injuries in an incident on Oxford Road near to Chaucer Avenue in the town.

‘Specially trained officers are supporting Kelly’s family and our thoughts remain with them at this extremely difficult time.’

The spokesman said detectives want to speak to anyone who was in the area of Oxford Road, near Chaucer Avenue, on Friday evening.

A police spokesperson said: ‘Detectives have now declared a murder investigation after a woman suffered significant injuries and died in Hartlepool'

A police spokesperson said: ‘Detectives have now declared a murder investigation after a woman suffered significant injuries and died in Hartlepool’

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