A man has appeared in court charged with murder after a woman was found dead on Halloween in Llandudno. Emergency services were called to an address on St Seirol's Road shortly after 8pm on Saturday evening following reports of a disturbance.
North Wales Police said a 33-year-old woman was found dead inside the property. Residents in the area reported seeing a large number of police vehicles and police tape at the scene.
Arrest and Court Appearance
A 36-year-old man was sighted close to Trinity Avenue following the incident and was arrested on suspicion of murder, according to a police spokesperson. Christopher Thomas Ellis, of no fixed address, appeared at Llandudno Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning, charged with murder.
After being remanded into custody, Ellis will attend a hearing at Caernarfon Crown Court tomorrow.
Appeal for Information
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Rob Mahoney, said: “Our condolences remain with the friends and loved ones of the woman who tragically died in this incident.”
“Police enquiries remain ongoing, and I would appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of St Seiriol’s Road between 7pm and 8.30pm to contact us. We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been out trick-or-treating with children or celebrating Halloween in the area. You may have seen or heard something, or have dashcam or mobile phone footage that could assist our enquiries.”
Anyone with further information is asked to contact North Wales Police via their live webchat online, or on 101, quoting reference O178285.