UK - Michelle Hodgkinson, 44, fatally stabbed, Droylsden, 2 June 2023

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GMP's Major Incident Team launch investigation after a 44-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Droylsden​


At around 12pm today (Friday 2 June 2023), officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Edge Lane in Droylsden, Tameside.

Emergency services attended the scene and sadly a 44-year-old woman died at the scene. Her family are currently being supported by family liaison officers.

Initial enquiries suggest that the male suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction.

GMP Detectives are appealing for any further information regarding this incident.

Chief Superintendent Phil Davies, Tameside’s District Commander said: "Firstly, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim. Our specialist family liaison officers are currently with the victim’s family to support them through what is an incredibly difficult time.

“GMP officers and our Major Incident Team are working extremely hard to determine the full circumstances surrounding this incident. We will do everything we can to ensure we locate the person responsible for this callous attack.

“At this stage in our enquiries, we are unable to confirm whether the offender was known to the victim and we are working with the victim’s family and members of the public to establish the circumstances of this incident.

"I understand this news will come as a great shock to those in the Droylsden community. In response, you will see an increased presence of our local officers, who will be patrolling the local community on-foot and in vehicles providing added reassurance to the community.

"I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to those officers who are on hand to help and support you.

“If you have any information about this incident, please come forward, your information no matter how small may be vital to our investigations.”

A scene is currently in place on Edge Lane junction of Ashton New Road and Edge Lane junction with Wheler Street will remain in place for some time while specialist officers conduct further enquiries.

Anyone with information, CCTV or video footage regarding this incident or have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area at around 12pm today, please contact GMP by calling 101 or www.gmp.police.uk quoting log 1353 of 02/06/2023.

Information can be shared anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


 

Manhunt launched after woman fatally stabbed in Greater Manchester​

Police unable to confirm identity or flight direction of male attacker after woman, 44, dies at scene of stabbing in Droylsden

A hunt has been launched for a man after a 44-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Droylsden, Greater Manchester police said.

Officers were called to Edge Lane at about noon on Friday to reports of a stabbing, and confirmed the woman died at the scene.

The force said initial reports suggested the male suspect fled the area in an unknown direction, and detectives were unable to confirm whether the victim was known to the attacker.

GMP said officers are working with the victim’s family and members of the public to try to establish what happened. The victim’s family are being supported by family liaison officers.

Ch Supt Phil Davies, Tameside’s district commander, said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim. [...] GMP officers and our major incident team are working extremely hard to determine the full circumstances surrounding this incident. We will do everything we can to ensure we locate the person responsible for this callous attack."


 

Tameside: Man, 28, arrested after woman stabbed to death​


A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 51-year-old woman.

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Police arrested the 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody for questioning.

Ch Supt Phil Davies, Tameside's district commander, said officers had been "working around the clock" adding the force was "piecing together the full circumstances" and "keeping an open mind".

 
#TRIBUTE | Family pay tribute to ‘amazing’ ‘loving’ and ‘selfless’ Michelle Hodgkinson who was killed in Droylsden

Michelle Hodgkinson (51) has been named as the victim of the attack on Edge Lane in Droylsden on Friday 2 June 2023.

At the time Michelle was walking along Edge Lane in the afternoon when she was attacked by a male and stabbed. Despite best efforts of the emergency services, she tragically passed away at the scene.

In tribute to her, Michelle’s family have said: “Everyone who knows Michelle is in utter shock at the attack she endured and how horrific her last moments were. Our Shelly B was the most amazing, loving, selfless and funny daughter, mother, mother-in-law, sister, auntie and most recently a nanna. It was a privilege to have been known and loved by her. She loved helping people in her community and was known for volunteering as an appropriate adult, her charity work and loved creating hampers to make people smile. She would be there for anyone and the day she was taken from us, she was doing just that - walking to meet her mum to take her shopping and to go for a coffee.

“Our family and friends are heartbroken. In one moment our world has crumbled and will never be the same. We will support each other, and we thank and appreciate the love and support shown by our family and friends. Please hold your loved ones close, tell them you love them and make memories.

“Words cannot describe how much she will be missed. Our biggest cheerleader, our confidant, our rock – she will never be forgotten. We love you to the moon and back! We'll do everything we can to get justice. Love you forever and always!”

Pictured Michelle and her daughter.

Officers from GMP Major Incident Team are investigating, and a 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been detained under the Mental Health Act.

Read more ➡️ https://orlo.uk/ts8CI
 

Droylsden street stabbing: Woman's final moments 'horrific'​

The family of a woman stabbed to death as she walked to meet her mum described their "utter shock" adding her final moments would have been "horrific".

Michelle Hodgkinson, 51, had been walking in Edge Lane, Droylsden, Greater Manchester, when she was attacked at about noon on Friday.

Her family said she was known for charity work and "making people smile".

A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder but has since been detained under the Mental Health Act.

 

Pictured: 'Loving and selfless' mother, 51, who was stabbed to death in broad daylight while walking to meet her mum for coffee​


 

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