A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman who was found injured in a street in Norwich, leading to a court appearance and remand in custody.
Court Appearance and Charges
Raymond Williams, aged 61, appeared before Norwich Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, accused of the murder of Tania Williams, who was in her 40s. During the brief hearing, which lasted approximately two minutes, Williams spoke only to confirm his personal details and was not asked to enter a plea to the murder charge.
Incident Details
Norfolk Police were called to Catherine Gardens in Thorpe St Andrew, just outside Norwich, shortly before 11.45pm on Saturday. Reports indicated that a woman had been injured in the street. Upon arrival, officers found the woman, who was later identified as Tania Williams, and she was declared dead at the scene. The police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding her death.
Legal Proceedings
Williams, whose address was listed as Catherine Gardens, was remanded into custody following the magistrates' court hearing. He is scheduled to appear before Norwich Crown Court on Thursday for further proceedings. The case is being handled by local authorities, with no additional suspects reported at this time.
This incident has drawn attention to the community in Thorpe St Andrew, as investigations continue into the tragic event. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with the ongoing inquiry.
