Postmistress husband charged with murder

THE husband of a North Yorkshire postmistress who was found dead at her village store was back in court today, charged with her murder.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Apr 2010, 13:25 BST

Diana Garbutt, 40, was found dead in the upstairs living quarters of Melsonby Post Office in North Yorkshire, on March 23.

A post-mortem examination revealed she had suffered serious head injuries.

Robin Garbutt spoke only to confirm his name during the 15-minute hearing at Teesside Crown Court.

He did not enter a plea.

The 44-year-old was remanded into custody by The Recorder of Middlesbrough, Judge Peter Fox.

He will next appear at Teesside Crown Court in June.

The murder investigation began after police responded to reports of a robbery at the post office in East Road and discovered Mrs Garbutt's body.