Flowers placed near Wigan house in tribute to mum-of-one as murder probe continues

Mourners have left flowers near the house where a mum was fatally stabbed, as a murder investigation continues.
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Beautician Melissa Belshaw, 32, suffered “catastrophic” wounds in the attack on Upholland Road in Billinge on Wednesday afternoon.

Two men went to her rescue after hearing a commotion, one of whom was also stabbed and remains in hospital in a stable condition.

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The incident has shocked the community in Billinge and further afield, with moving tributes paid to the mother-of-one and flowers left nearby as police officers remained at the house yesterday.

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Flowers have been left on Upholland Road

A 36-year-old man continues to be quizzed about the incident, having been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

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