North Yorkshire Police refer themselves to police watchdog following murder of Malton woman

By Louise French
Published 3rd May 2024, 10:17 BST
Updated 3rd May 2024, 11:20 BST
Lisa Welford was pulled from the River Derwent on April 24, but died later in hospitalLisa Welford was pulled from the River Derwent on April 24, but died later in hospital
Lisa Welford was pulled from the River Derwent on April 24, but died later in hospital
Following the death of a woman in Malton last week, North Yorkshire Police has referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Police made the mandatory referral as per standard procedure on Thursday April 25, the day after the incident in which Lisa Welford, 49, was pulled from the River Derwent (on the evening of April 24).

She was taken to hospital, but she was later pronounced deceased.

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Vincent Joseph Morgan, 47, who was known to Ms Welford, appeared before York magistrates on Monday, April 29 charged with her murder.

Mr Morgan, of Chandlers Wharf, Castlegate, in Malton, spoke only to confirm his name and address and wasn’t asked to enter pleas to the charge.

He subsequently appeared at Leeds Crown Court on April 30 where he was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on May 21.

A preliminary trial date has been set for October 21.