A CHILD was heard screaming "mum's been killed" as police launched a murder probe after a woman was stabbed to death.
The 41-year-old victim's body was found at a house in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, yesterday evening.
Emergency services raced to the residential road in Ettingshall around 8pm, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police said the woman's death is understood to be a domestic related incident.
A resident who lives close to the scene said "I heard screaming and what sounded like one of their children shouting "mum's been killed"."
'SCREAMING'
The two-storey home on Tangmere Road where the woman was found dead remained cordoned off today.
A blue forensic tent was in front of the house with uniformed officers guarding the scene.
Local councillor Beverley Momenabadi said the horrific killing had shocked local residents.
She said: "What has happened has truly devastated and shocked our local community, that I both live in and represent as a councillor.
"I have received dozens of messages from neighbours and residents offering their condolences. Many are in sheer disbelief.
How you can get help
Women’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:
- Always keep your phone nearby.
- Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
- If you are in danger, call 999.
- Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, where you call 999 and press ‘55’ if you can’t safely speak.
- Always keep some money or a bank card on you, including change in case you need a pay phone or bus fare.
- If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to move towards an exit if you are inside the house and get your phone in case you need to call for help.
- Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other potential weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom.
Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available every day from 10am-6pm or email [email protected]
SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – [email protected].
You can also call the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
"My prayers are with the woman’s family and I hope that anyone involved is brought to justice."
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We've arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a woman was found fatally stabbed at an address in Wolverhampton.
"We were called to Tangmere Road, Ettingshall, at just after 8pm yesterday (19 September) and found a 41-year-old woman with serious injuries. She was sadly confirmed dead at the scene.
"A 50-year-old man was promptly arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody for questioning.
"It's understood to be domestic-related but our enquiries remain ongoing. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the woman who has sadly lost her life."
Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on their website or by calling 101.
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