Wigan man, 36, charged with the murder of beautician Melissa Belshaw
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Melissa Belshaw, 32, was attacked at her home in Billinge on Wednesday and was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics.
Andrew Wadsworth, of Cranfield Road, Hawkley Hall, Wigan, is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, May 26.
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Hide AdHe is also accused of attempted murder, threats to kill, threatening a person with a knife and assaulting two police officers.
On Thursday, Greater Manchester Police said two men tried to stop the attack in Upholland Road. One of the men, aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital after being stabbed and is in a stable condition.
The victim's 13-year-old daughter rang the emergency services to raise the alarm.
Superintendent Chris Bridge praised the "extreme bravery" of the two members of the public who intervened.
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Hide AdIt is understood the defendant and Ms Belshaw, who has not yet been formally identified by police, were known to each other.
Mr Bridge said he wanted to reassure the community it was an isolated incident and there was no wider threat.