Two people charged with murder after woman, 49, found dead inside flat with serious head injuries

TWO people have been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in a flat with serious head injuries.

Sarah Brierly’s body was discovered at a property in Sheffield, Yorkshire at 8am on February 20.

Cops confirmed that they charged David Scott, 39, and Zoe Clarke, 38, both from Sheffield, with murder.

The pair will appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

Sarah, 49, died of “serious head injuries”, according to a post-mortem.

Detectives had previously arrested a 42-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman on the day that Sarah was discovered.

However, they have both since been released on bail.

South Yorkshire Police added that their investigation is “continuing at pace” and appealed for information.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact the force on 101, quoting incident number 145 of 20 February 2023.

Those who wish to make an anonymous report can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.