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Woman found dead in home named as GP

Rachael McMenemy
News imageBBC Hannah Terry pictured smiling into the camera. She has long blonde hair.BBC
Dr Hannah Terry, also known as Hannah Cain, worked at a local GP practice

A woman found dead at her home has been named locally as a GP.

The body of Dr Hannah Terry, also known as Hannah Cain, was found at a property in Fern Hill, Dersingham, Norfolk, on Sunday.

Norfolk Police said it was called to the property by the ambulance service just after 02:20 BST.

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

On Monday, at a hearing at Great Yarmouth Magistrates' Court, officers were granted an additional 32 hours to question him.

Terry, who was in her 40s, has not been officially identified by police.

A notice on the website of Grimston Medical Centre, where she is listed as a member of the practice team, says it is "temporarily closed due to extremely difficult circumstances affecting our practice team".

News imageQays Najm/BBC A police car is outside a large house. Blue and white police tape has sealed off the drivewayQays Najm/BBC
Police were called to Fern Hill, Dersingham, at about 02:20 BST on Sunday

Tributes have been left outside the medical centre, including a teddy bear and flowers on a bench.

A card from two patients reads: "Dear Dr Hannah Terry. We are so shocked and saddened to hear such tragic news."

The Norfolk and Waveney Local Medical Committee, which represents NHS GPs, has also paid its respects.

A spokesperson said: "We are deeply saddened by the news of Dr Terry's death. She was a wonderful GP who was dedicated to providing excellent care for her patients.

"Our thoughts are with her loved ones and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time."

A cordon remains in place outside the house in Fern Hill and a Home Office post-mortem examination was due to be carried out on Monday.

News imageShaun Whitmore/BBC A wooden bench with green arms is shown in the foreground with a grey teddy bear, a bunch of flowers and a small card of condolence placed on it. Behind it is a medical centre, parked cars, trees and other greenery.Shaun Whitmore/BBC
Patients have left tributes outside Grimston Medical Centre

Det Insp Alix Wright, of the Norfolk and Suffolk major investigation team, said on Sunday: "We are in the very early stages of this investigation, working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the woman's death.

"I'd ask anyone who believes they may have information that could help our investigation to please share this with us."

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