A manhunt continues one week on from an alleged murder in Sunderland.
Alexander Carr, 32, has been identified by Northumbria Police as a "key individual" that they want to speak to in connection with the death of a woman at an address on Brady Street on Saturday, December 3.
On Friday, officers confirmed the woman's identity to be 47-year-old Michelle Hanson. Police are now treating Michelle's death as murder and a full investigation has been ongoing since her death.
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Carr, who has links across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, is thought to be aware that he is wanted and is believed to be actively evading arrest. Extensive searches continue in a bid to locate Carr and bring him into custody.
Independent charity Crimestoppers have issued a £10,000 reward for any information submitted exclusively to them that helps lead to Carr's arrest.
Members of the public are urged not to approach Carr, but instead alert officers immediately if they have seen him or know of his whereabouts.
Anyone with information that can assist the search for Carr is asked to report it to police via the 'Tell Us Something' page of our website or by calling 999 quoting log NP-20221203-0434.
Anyone wishing to pass on information anonymously and be eligible for the £10,000 reward can visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111.
UPDATE: Alexander Carr was located and arrested on December 21.
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