Mother, 44, jointly charged with partner of murdering their daughter

A mother who has been jointly charged with murdering her teenage daughter has been granted bail.

Scarlett Vickers, 14, was allegedly stabbed in the family home on Geneva Road, Darlington, on Friday.

Her parents, Simon Vickers, 48, and Sarah Hall, 44, have both been charged with her murder.

Hall appeared at Teesside Crown Court via a video link from prison and an application was made for her to be given bail.

Mr Justice Jacobs granted the application, with certain conditions, including that she stay with a family member and abide by a curfew.