Man, 35, charged with murder after mum-of-five found dead in Suffolk lake

A man has been accused of killing a woman who was found dead in a lake in Suffolk. 

Andrius Vengalis, 46, of Bury Road, Brandon, has been charged with the murder of 35-year-old Egle Vengaliene.

Officers were called shortly before 7am on Friday following reports that a woman’s body had been found in a pond at Brandon Country Park.

The body was then identified as mum-of-five Ms Vengaliene, who also lived in Bury Road.

Vengalis has been remanded in custody to appear before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, Suffolk Police said.

Searches are ongoing in the park and a large area remains cordoned off.

Suffolk Police said they are treating Ms Vengaliene’s death as an isolated incident and do not believe there is any threat to the wider community. 

They confirmed additional patrols will be taking place in the area over the coming days in a bid to offer reassurance to local residents. 

Police said an initial post-mortem examination was conducted Saturday, and additional tests are required.

They want to speak to anyone who knew Ms Vengaliene who have not yet been in contact with police or anyone with a recent sighting prior to 7am on Friday morning. 

Suffolk Police said in a statement: ‘Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses, particularly anyone who was in the area of Brandon Country Park, Bury Road or the surrounding streets, and who may have seen or heard anything suspicious to make contact with them.

‘Any residents in the local area with a doorbell camera or private CCTV are also asked to review their footage, as well as anyone with motion activated dash-cam footage.’

Specialist trained officers are supporting Ms Vengaliene’s family.

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