02/06/2015

Man Charged With Murder Following Hotel Death

A man has been charged with murder following the death of another man at a hotel in Cumbria.

Police were called at approximately 3am after Terry Taylor, 59, was found injured at the Globe Hotel in Cockermouth on 31 May.

The victim was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Michael Sanderson, 30, of Arkleby Hall Cottages, Arkleby has been charged with murder.

He will appear at West Allerdale Magistates Court today 2 June.

(LM)

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