The devastated family of murdered Michelle Hanson have appealed to the public to help find the suspect police are now searching for.

Michelle Hanson, 47, was found dead at a property in Brady Street, Sunderland, on December 3.

Northumbria Police has previously asked for help in finding Alexander Carr, 32, and urged the public to call in if they see him.

The victim’s daughter Shannon Brown, 29, has gone on camera to pay tributes and to appeal for information which could help with the investigation.

“As a family, we are all devastated by what has happened”

Ms Brown said: “My mum was a caring, kind and loving person. She would never hurt anyone, even if someone did something to hurt her, she would forgive them because she always saw the good in people”.

The added that the loss of her mother was “heart-breaking for us as a family to know we will never see her again”.

Putting out a plea to the public, Ms Brown commented: “Please, if you have any information which can help the police with their investigation, don’t hesitate to get in touch with them”.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Barr added: “Our thoughts are very much with Michelle’s family at this devastating time and our specially-trained officers will continue to support them in any way we can.”

The search continues for Mr Carr and a £10,000 reward has been offered for any information submitted exclusively to CrimeStoppers that leads to his arrest.

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