By Samantha Jones-
A university student has been arrested in connection with a suspected murder after a three-week manhunt.
Extensive searches to find Alexander Carr(pictured), a student of Sunderland University, were conducted ever since Michelle Hanson was found dead at a house in Brady Street, Sunderland on 3 December.
Northumbria Police said the 47-year-old grandmother died of neck injuries caused by a blade.
Mr Carr, 33, was arrested in London on Wednesday night after a 3 week manhunt for the vagabond.
Det Ch Insp Graeme Barr said police were “committed to finding out what has happened”.
He said: “Her family deserve answers.
“We would also ask that people avoid any speculation that could jeopardise the ongoing investigation.”
Officers previously said Mr Carr had links to Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland and London.t 32-year-old.
Police offered a £10,000 reward to find the murder suspect
A spokesperson for the University of Sunderland said: “The University will continue to assist and support the authorities in any further inquiries and investigations.”
The university declined to reveal what subject Mr. Carr was studying at the university and what year he was in,
A Freedom Of Information Request has been made to establish those facts in public interest.