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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Mark Brown and Kevin Donald

Parents accused of Darlington murder of 14-year-old daughter appear in court

Geneva Road, Darlington. Police said they went to the road shortly after 11pm and a girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
Geneva Road, Darlington. Police said they went to the road shortly after 11pm and a girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Photograph: Google Maps

A mother and father have appeared in court accused of murdering their 14-year-old daughter who, the court heard, was fatally stabbed.

Simon Vickers, 49, and Sarah Hall, 44, of Darlington, who have been charged with murder, appeared at Newton Aycliffe magistrates court in County Durham on Monday.

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