A man is to appear at crown court charged with the multiple rape and murder of a 'kind and lovely' nursery school worker.
Sophie Cartlidge, 39, was found dead at the home she shared with Andrew Grimes, 37, at 9.10am on Friday, June 18, after police were called following concerns for her safety.
Grime was arrested at the property in Baldwin Avenue, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.
Ms Cartlidge was a popular nursery worker and mother-of-two and was beloved by both parents and children at the Little Acorns Pre-School, in Broughton, where she worked.
Tributes have described her as the 'kindest and loveliest woman' who made a difference to many lives, with one saying they were lucky to have known her.
Little Acorns Pre-school will be closed for a week as her friends and colleagues mourn the tragic loss.
Ms Cartlidge, 39, (left) was found by police with significant injuries at home on in Bottesford, at 9.10am on Friday, June 18. Andrew Grimes, 37, (right) has been charged with murder
Earlier the senior investigation officer, Detective Chief Inspector Grant Taylor told how the property in Baldwin Avenue was shared by Ms Cartlidge and Grimes, who also owned another house in Temple Road, Scunthorpe.
No weapons were used in the fatal injuries sustained by the mother.
The senior officer said: 'Our thoughts remain with Sophie's family and loved ones who continue to be supported by our specialist trained officer at this sad time.
'This is an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to members of the public. Our neighbourhood teams will continue to support and speak to local residents, if you see our officers please come and speak them if you have any concerns.
'I want to say thank you to those who have helped with our enquiries throughout our investigation.'
Humberside Police said that no weapons were used, but that Ms Cartilage (née Redhead) 'suffered significant injuries at the property she shared with Andrew'
Floral tributes to Ms Cartlidge appeared in the street where she lived with her family.
She has been described in tributes as an 'absolutely beautiful woman who was adored by absolutely everyone'.
'We are devastated to have lost our friend and colleague Sophie on Friday, June 18,' the nursery said on social media.
'We have spoken with all parents of Little Acorns to inform them of this week's closure.
'We
