Emergency services discovered the body of Stephanie Irons at a residence on Westdale Lane West, Mapperley, at 22:07 BST on Tuesday. Police said the victim and the suspect were known to each other.
Following investigations, 40-year-old Adedapo Adegbola of Woodborough Road, Mapperley, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with murder on Friday. He has been remanded in custody and appeared before Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
A 40-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on strict bail conditions, according to Nottinghamshire Police.
Detective Inspector Stuart Barson, the senior investigating officer, described the incident as a deeply tragic case, extending condolences to the victim’s loved ones. “This is a truly tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with Steph’s family and friends, who have asked for privacy at what must be an extremely difficult time,” he said.
Barson added that specially trained officers are supporting the bereaved family and will continue to do so throughout the investigation. He commended the investigative team for their diligence in piecing together the events leading to the death and acknowledged the community’s cooperation.
“Our team of investigators have worked extremely hard over the past few days to determine the full circumstances of what happened, and I am pleased we have now been able to charge a suspect in this case. I would also like to thank the local community for their patience and support over the last few days, which has enabled us to progress the investigation,” he stated.
