Tragedy as Rotherham woman's body found abandoned on the side of road in Nottinghamshire
A murder investigation is underway after a Rotherham woman’s body was found dumped on the side of a road.
In the early hours of Friday, March 20, Nottinghamshire Police were called to Main Street in Milton following the discovery of a woman’s body.
In the subsequent days investigations have taken place and officers have now publicly identified the woman as 32-year-old Orinta Narbutaite, from Rotherham.
Two people have also been charged in connection with the investigation, including a Rotherham man.
Arturas Karvelis, 42, of Broad Street, Parkgate, Rotherham - who is also known within the community as Arturas Bockus - and 37-year-old Donatas Noreika, of Main Street, Milton, have been charged with conspiring to prevent the lawful and decent burial of a body.
Both men are due to appear in Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (March 23).
A 64-year-old man and 60-year-old woman who were also arrested have since been released without charge.
Orinta’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.
Nottinghamshire Police has referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to what they have described as ‘past involvement’ with the victim.
Detective Inspector Matt Scott, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with Orinta’s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.
“Police and crime scene officers have been working tirelessly to establish the circumstances of this tragic incident.
“Specially-trained officers are continuing to support Orinta’s family and keep them updated as the investigation progresses.
"We have now charged two suspects as part of our investigation but our inquiries are still ongoing, so we’d ask anyone who has any information but hasn’t shared it with us yet to please do so immediately.”