Lincolnshire Police have tonight formally named the victim of their murder investigation in Grantham.

The accused, who has also been named, is now in custody and due to appear before Lincoln Magistrates tomorrow (Saturday).

The victim has been identified as Daniella Espirito Santo, aged 23 of Chestnut Grove, Grantham.

Julio Jesus, aged 30, from Beechcroft Road, Grantham, has today been charged with two offences, the manslaughter of Daniella Espirito Santo and a separate charge of assault causing actual bodily harm also on Daniella Espirito Santo.

Both offences relate to separate incidents during Wednesday 8 April.

Detective Chief Inspector Karl Whiffen, East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: "I would like to thank the community for their support during what has been an emotional and tragic time for the family of Daniella. The assistance and support my team has received is very much appreciated.

"I continue to appeal to anyone who has information that will help our investigation to contact me and anyone who was in the area around 11.30 pm on Wednesday evening, who saw or heard anything unusual."

Police can be contacted through the following ways:

The non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 542 of 08/04/2020.

• By emailing [email protected] please remember to put the reference incident number 542 if 08/04/2020 in the subject box.

• Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line at crimestoppers-uk.org

• In an emergency always call 999