Man named and charged with manslaughter

Police have formally named the victim of their murder investigation as Daniella Espirito Santo, aged 23 of Chestnut Grove, Grantham. 

Julio Jesus, aged 30, from Beechcroft Road, Grantham has today been charged with two offences, the manslaughter of Daniella Espirito Santo and a separate charge of assault causing actual bodily harm also on Daniella Espirito Santo. 

Both offences relate to separate incidents during Wednesday 8 April. He remains in custody and will appear before Lincoln Magistrates Court on Saturday 11 April 2020. 

Detective Chief Inspector Karl Whiffen, East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: “I would like to thank the community for their support during what has been an emotional and tragic time for the family of Daniella.  The assistance and support my team has received is very much appreciated. 

“I continue to appeal to anyone who has information that will help our investigation to contact me and anyone who was in the area around 11.30 pm on Wednesday evening, who saw or heard anything unusual.”