A statue to the suffragette who died after throwing herself in front of King George V’s horse is to be erected.

The memorial to Emily Davison, who died four days after being trampled at the Epsom Derby in 1913, will be placed in Carlisle Park, Morpeth, Northumberland.

Northumberland County Council has pledged £50,000 towards the statue.

It is hoped the monument will be in place by July to coincide with the centenary of women getting the vote.

Before her death Miss Davison was frequently arrested and even imprisoned for her part in demonstrations in support of the Women’s Social and Political Union.  More