Singaporean, 50, charged with murder of wife in Newcastle, UK
Staff Writer, Singapore
·Editorial Team
Wed, 8 December 2021, 4:27 pm·1-min read
County Aparthotel in Newcastle, UK. (SCREENSHOT: Google Street View)
SINGAPORE — A Singaporean man has been charged with the murder of his wife, after the victim was discovered unconscious in a luxury apartment in the British city of Newcastle.
Pek Ying Ling, 51, also from Singapore, was found not breathing emergency services at the County Aparthotel along Westgate Road on Monday (6 December) afternoon Singapore time, according to British media reports.
Local police had been called over concerns for her welfare. Despite attempts to resuscitate her, Pek was later pronounced dead at the scene, said Northumbria Police in response to queries from Yahoo News Singapore.
Following investigations, Fong Soong Hert, 50, was arrested on suspicion of murder and remanded in custody. He was visiting Newcastle at the time of the incident.
Northumbria Police added that the woman's next of kin are being supported by specialist officers and have asked for privacy.
The couple were reportedly involved in the events industry here, and had been married for more than 27 years.
Fong is due to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on 7 January.
Man charged with murder of wife in Newcastle County Aparthotel
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The woman was found in the County Aparthotel on Westgate Road
A tourist has been charged with the murder of his wife who was found dead in a Newcastle city centre hotel.
Police attended the County Aparthotel, Westgate Road, at 07:15 GMT on Monday, following concerns for her welfare.
Pek Ying Ling, 51, from Singapore, was found not breathing and was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency crews a short time later.
Soong Hert Fong, 50, also from Singapore, faced Newcastle magistrates earlier and was remanded in custody.
He is due to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on 7 January, 2022.
The woman's next of kin are being supported by specialist officers, Northumbria Police said.
