Overview
- Hannah Cain, a 45-year-old GP, was found dead at her home in Dersingham and her husband, Mark Cain, was arrested at the scene and has now been charged with murder.
- An initial Home Office post-mortem reported blunt-force injury to the head and neck injuries consistent with compression while the formal cause of death awaits further forensic analysis.
- The defendant has been remanded in custody and the case was adjourned for assessment for medical reports with a hearing listed for 3 December and a provisional trial discussed for June next year.
- Children were in the house at the time of the incident and specialist officers are supporting the bereaved family as colleagues and the local NHS have paid tribute and the GP surgery has closed temporarily.
- A police cordon and ongoing forensic work continue at the Fern Hill property as investigators gather evidence and authorities prepare for further legal and coroner procedures.