Glen Patterson charged with murder of father and grandmother
A man has been charged with the murder of his 61-year-old father and 82-year-old grandmother after their bodies were found at a house on North Tyneside.
The bodies of Ray Patterson and Clara Patterson were found at the detached house in Front Street, Benton, after reports of a man causing a disturbance.
Glen Patterson, 25, also of Front Street, Benton, was arrested at the scene at about 21:15 GMT on Tuesday.
He is due to appear before North Tyneside magistrates on Wednesday.
The results of post-mortem examinations are due later.