Family pays tribute to care worker mother, 44, found dead above pub - as 44-year-old man is charged with murder

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 17:42 EDT, 26 September 2026 | Updated: 17:43 EDT, 26 September 2026 A family have paid tribute to their care worker mother who was found dead above a pub.Leanne Park, 44, who was described as the 'best mam, nana, daughter and friend we could wish for', was pronounced dead at The Greyhound pub in Darlington at around 9.15pm on September 23.Andrew Bell, 44, has since been charged with murder and is due to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court next Monday.In a statement, Ms Park's heartbroken family said: 'She was loved by everyone and would do anything for anyone.'She was the life and soul of the party and loved to dance.'We love her so much and miss her more than words can describe. We are completely devastated. Her death has ripped the heart out of our family.'We are grateful for all the kind messages and the support since her death. We ask that everyone remembers her for the kind-hearted woman she was.'A 27-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender but has been released on bail. Leanne Park was found dead above a pub in Darlington town centre at around 9.15pm on September 23Durham Constabulary said specialist investigators are examining the crime scene at the pub in the town centre.A police cordon is expected to remain in place outside the pub as the investigation continues.Anyone with information is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 521 of September 23.Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.Do YOU have a story? Email Joshua.Haining@dailymail.co.uk