GUILTY UK - Brenda Blainey, 88, murdered, Thornton-le-Dale, North Yorkshire, 5 Jan 2022 *Arrest*

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Police launch murder investigation after woman's body discovered

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in a Ryedalevillage.

As reported by The Press earlier today, North Yorkshire Police were called to the scene of a "serious incident" in Thornton-le-Dale, near Pickering, on a quiet residential street off Church Lane, shortly before 12pm today (January 5).

Officers have now revealed that a woman's body was found.

A spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a woman was found deceased at the property and this is currently being treated as a murder investigation. A man has been arrested and investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.

"A scene guard is currently in place and is expected to remain for some time."

Local residents reported seeing dozens of police vehicles coming through the village just before noon.

One eyewitness said an air ambulance, a road ambulance and five armed police officers attended the scene.

CID officers were talking to people living nearby.

A spokesperson for the force earlier said: "A man has been arrested and investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident."

 

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POLICE have have reasuured the comnunity of a Ryedale village following the death of a local woman yesterday (Wednesday).

As reported yesterday, North Yorkshire Police were called to the scene of a "serious incident" in Thornton-le-Dale, on a quiet residential street off Church Lane, shortly before 12pm where a woman's body was found.

They confirmed that it was being treated as a murder investigation.

They said a man had been arrested and investigations were ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.

Speaking today (Thursday) North Yorkshire Police Detective Superintendent Wayne Fox said: "Enquiries are continuing in our efforts to establish the circumstances which led to the death of a local woman on Wednesday January 5th 2022. I want to reassure the local community that, whilst this is a tragic event, North Yorkshire Police are satisfied that we are currently dealing with an isolated incident.

"Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the family of the woman who sadly lost her life and they are currently being supported by specially trained officers.

"Further details will be released when possible.

"You will see an increased policing presence in the local area. Please do feel free to speak to our officers if you have any concerns.

"If any member of the public has information which could assist our investigation, please contact us by calling 101 and quoting reference: 12220002314."

Police reassure local community after launching murder investigation

 

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(I wonder if he’s a family member)

Man, 33, remains in custody after woman's suspected murder

A 33-YEAR-OLD man remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder.

As previously reported by The Gazette & Herald, North Yorkshire Police were called to the scene of a “serious incident” , on a quiet residential street off Church Lane in Thornton-le-Dale, shortly before 12pm on Wednesday, where a woman’s body was found.

Officers later confirmed that it was being treated as a murder investigation.

They said a man had been arrested and investigations were ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Today (January 7) the force say there will be continued police activity at the address in the coming days and the public can expect to see an increased policing presence in the local area.

A police spokesman said: "We can confirm that the man arrested on suspicion of murder is 33-years-old and from the Leeds area.

"North Yorkshire Police have been granted authority for the continued detention of the man arrested to allow for further enquiries to be undertaken.

"Further updates will be provided when possible and we continue to ask anyone with information which could assist the investigation to make contact by calling 101 and quoting ref: 12220002314."

Yesterday North Yorkshire County Councillor Janet Sanderson, who represents Thornton Dale and the Wolds division, said: “I am sorry to report that Thornton-le-Dale is a very sad little village today, devastated and shocked by this terrible situation in our community.

“I heard of the scenario unfolding yesterday as residents contacted to me to express their concerns. It was clear that a serious event had taken place, but also that the police were in attendance and appeared to have everything in control.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. If residents have information they should contact the police. If residents need to discuss this, I am of course hear for them and to help them where appropriate. For now, I think it is important for us to let the relevant authorities investigate the situation so that we have the full facts in front of us.”

Local residents reported seeing dozens of police vehicles coming through the village just before noon on Wednesday.

One eyewitness said an air ambulance, a road ambulance and five armed police officers attended the scene, however it is understand the air ambulance wasn’t needed.

Officers have reassured the local community that they are dealing with an isolated incident.

North Yorkshire Police Detective Superintendent Wayne Fox said: “Inquiries are continuing in our efforts to establish the circumstances which led to the death of a local woman on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. I want to reassure the local community that, whilst this is a tragic event, North Yorkshire Police are satisfied that we are currently dealing with an isolated incident.

“Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the family of the woman who sadly lost her life and they are currently being supported by specially trained officers.”

 

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He’s now been charged…

Man, 33, charged with murdering woman in Thorton-le-Dale

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Man charged with murder in Thornton-le-Dale A 33 year-old man from Leeds has been charged with the murder of a woman at a residential property in Thornton-le-Dale on Wednesday 5 January 2022.

Officers were called to the property on High Street in the village shortly before 12pm on Wednesday and when they arrived, they found the woman deceased.

The 33 year-old man was immediately arrested and taken into police custody.

He will appear at York Magistrates Court tomorrow (Saturday 8 January).

You'll continue to see a police presence in the local community so do feel free to speak to our officers if you have any concerns.

 

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… he’s been named (and with such unusual name, it’s not hard to find out more about him online)

Leeds man, 33, charged with murder after woman found dead in Thornton-le-Dale

A man is due in court after a woman was found murdered at a property in Thornton-le-Dale on January 5.

Shahin Darvish-Narenjbon, 33 and from Leeds, is accused of killing her. He will appear before York Magistrates' Court tomorrow, January 8.

Emergency services were called to Church Lane shortly before 12pm on Wednesday to reports of “a serious incident”.

Officers later confirmed the death of a woman and the arrest of Mr Darvish-Narenjbon.

Continued policing activity will take place at the address in the coming days and the public can expect to see an increased policing presence in the local area.

In a statement issued, North Yorkshire Police Detective Superintendent Wayne Fox said: "Enquiries are continuing in our efforts to establish the circumstances which led to the death of a local woman on Wednesday, January 5. I want to reassure the local community that, whilst this is a tragic event, North Yorkshire Police are satisfied that we are currently dealing with an isolated incident.

"Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the family of the woman who sadly lost her life and they are currently being supported by specially trained officers."

 

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What could be the reasons why police haven’t yet named the victim?

 

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What could be the reasons why police haven’t yet named the victim?

Perhaps they haven't been able to notify all family members yet and don't want them to find out from the news.

 

[AcbMurders]

Perhaps they haven't been able to notify all family members yet and don't want them to find out from the news.

I also thought that might be the case, but anyone with a female relative in her 60s living in a remote village with fewer than 2K inhabitants would be seriously worried reading the news in any case. It must be something to do with the investigations and they’ll disclose the name in due course. I guess the locals must all know who she is by now.

 

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I haven't seen anything indicating the age of the woman.

 

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I haven't seen anything indicating the age of the woman.

My mistake, she was 88 and called Brenda

'Honeypot' villagers' tribute to 'lovely' woman as man charged with murder

The residents of a "honeypot village" in North Yorkshire have paid tribute and spoken of their shock after the death of an elderly resident and subsequent murder investigation.

Police and CSI investigations continue today (Friday) in Thornton-le-Dale at the house where a woman, named locally as Brenda, was found dead on Wednesday.

The village is known for its picturesque scenery, thatched cottages and proximity to some of the county's finest walking routes and so the recent news has left locals stunned.

Speculation as to what exactly happened has been the talk of the village, and this evening (Friday) police have confirmed that a 33-year-old man from Leeds has been charged with the murder, however police have not named him.

One of the bartenders in a village pub said she came on shift on Wednesday and everyone was discussing the tragedy. She said: "We're just a small village so you can imagine that nothing like this has happened before."

The property itself is on the outskirts of the village heading out into the North Yorkshire countryside.

One woman living opposite, who didn’t want to be named, said: ‘"It’s bloody awful. It hasn’t sunk in yet. It’s one big shock. “We always say it’s quiet up here and nothing happens." She said the woman had lived at the house for "40 years or more years" and she had known her during that whole time.

She said: "She was lovely. She was 88 and fitter than I am. She was very private but if you met her out here she was always full of talk. “She always spoke to you and always had plenty of chatter."

Bouquets of flowers were left outside the house, including one with a note saying "the angels weep" and another from the Noyon Indian restaurant saying "our thoughts are with everyone".

One of the members of staff at the takeaway restaurant, which is situated in Pickering, said Brenda had ordered from the restaurant every fortnight over the past year. He said: "We feel so sad for her."

County councillor Janet Sanderson said the residents of the "nice, little, pretty, National Park village" were stunned.Cllr Sanderson said: "These are distressing times for our village, a village unaccustomed to anything of this nature. I have spoken to residents in the immediate vicinity who are clearly looking for reassurance rather than details at this stage. I feel confident that things will settle down once the crime scene has been thoroughly searched and vacated and when the Senior Investigating Officer believes they have enough evidence to make a prosecution.

I have been listening to the views of local residents around the village since the event occurred. Please can I reiterate that if any resident needs to talk this through, I am happy to listen and to help them get through these unsettled times. In the mean time, it is important to wait for the full facts to emerge before drawing any conclusions”.

 

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Does "honeypot" village simply mean a very pretty little town?

 

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I wonder what this 33 year old Shahin Darvish-Narenjbon had to do with 88 year old Brenda and how did he meet her?
It all seems rather odd. No details (or any info at all) as yet....

 

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The person named as the murderer and arrested by police is actually an Iranian citizen and came to the UK on a student visa, which he overstayed in 2013.

He then tried to claim asylum, to stay in the UK permanently, but was denied, so had his right to stay in the UK terminated.

He appealed that decision in 2016, and lost, and was supposed to have been deported.


Tribunal decisions

 

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At least we know her full name now, RIP Brenda B

https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/19837495.thornton-le-dale-alleged-murder-victim-named-brenda-blainey/

The woman whose death in Thornton-le-Dale sparked a murder investigation has been named as Brenda Blainey.

Police were called to a quiet residential street off Church Lane, Thornton-le-Dale, on January 5 - the same day as Mrs Blainey is alleged to have died.

Shahin Darvish-Narenjbon, of Tinshill Lane, Cookridge, Leeds, has been accused of killing her.

The 33-year-old appeared before York Magistrates' Court on Saturday, charged with murder.

He was remanded in custody as no magistrates court can grant bail in a murder case and sent to Leeds Crown Court.

Tomorrow morning (Tuesday, January 11) he will make his first appearance before a crown court judge.

 

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I wonder what this 33 year old Shahin Darvish-Narenjbon had to do with 88 year old Brenda and how did he meet her?
It all seems rather odd. No details (or any info at all) as yet....

Registered address as ‘designer’ in same village/street where victim lived… Maybe he was a lodger or a neighbour?
SHAHIN DARVISHNARENJBON - PICKERING - DESIGNER

 

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According to the article below, she died on the same day he was arrested. Plea hearing on 11 Feb.

Murder trial date set

A DATE has been set for the trial of a man accused of murdering a Ryedale woman.

Shahin Darvish-Narenjbon is alleged to have killed Brenda Blainey last week.

The 33-year-old from Tinsley Lane, Cookridge, Leeds, appeared before Leeds Crown Court this morning for a preliminary hearing.

After hearing from barristers representing the Crown Prosecution Service and the defendant, Judge Geoffrey Marson QC set a provisional date for Darvish-Narenjbon to stand trial of June 27.

Darvish-Narenjbon will appear before Leeds Crown Court again on February 11 for a plea and trial preparation hearing, when he will be asked to enter his plea to the charge of murder.

He was arrested after police went to a house off Church Lane, Thornton-le-Dale on the morning of Wednesday January 5.

There they found Mrs Blainey's body.

According to the murder charge, she died on January 5.

Darvish-Narenjbon was remanded in custody.

 

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There was supposed to be a plea hearing last week (Feb 11th) but it's not appearing on a court search

11-01-2022 Leeds 11 T20227010
Shahin Darvish-Narenjbon
Details:
For Mention (Defendant to Attend) - Hearing finished for SHAHIN DARVISH-NARENJBON - 11:16

 

[Youth90]

Hi,
I read your post regarding the Brenda case. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions however, judging people before knowing the whole story is very easy but not right. This incident is a very tragic incident for both parties but no-one knows the full story to make a comment like that. It’s not nice to comment about a mother who has a broken heart. Mental health cases are very difficult so please do not judge without knowing the full story. This is a very sensitive case. Please comment carefully.

 

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Can't find any media reports - there was a hearing on 3rd March

03-03-2022 Leeds 7 T20227010
Shahin Darvish-Narenjbon
Details:
For Pre-Trial Review - Hearing finished for SHAHIN DARVISH-NARENJBON - 10:10

 

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Shahin Darvish-Narenjbon appeared at Leeds Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility.

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The 34-year-old, formerly of Tinshill Lane, Cookridge, Leeds, will now be sentenced on January 30, next year.

Man admits brutally killing loved resident in idyllic 'honeypot village'