A MAN was appearing in court today charged with the murder of two Bridlington women.

Peter Allan Foster, 46, of Albion Terrace, Bridlington, was due at the town's magistrates court accused of murdering Linda Wardill and Linda Grimm.

Miss Wardill, 58, of Bridlington, was found dead in December last year. Ms Grimm, also of Bridlington, died in July 1989, aged 38.

Mr Foster was charged at 4.45pm yesterday, after being questioned by Humberside police officers.

Police have set up an incident room to deal with the inquiry. Anyone with information can contact the incident room on 01377 241882. Alternatively, they can also phone CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

Updated: 11:33 Tuesday, January 28, 2003