Saturday, February 13, 2016

Horror as mother, 36, is found in a pool of blood after being battered to death at home just yards from her 16-month-old daughter

Leanne Wall, 36, was discovered with serious head injuries following the incident on Conway Avenue in Whitefield, Manchester
A mother was found battered to death and in a pool of blood at her home with her 16-month-old daughter in the house.
Leanne Wall, 36, was discovered with serious head injuries following the incident on Conway Avenue in Whitefield, Manchester. 
Police carried the little girl out to a neighbour's home after the alarm was raised at 7.50am yesterday. 
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Leanne Wall, 36, was discovered with serious head injuries following the incident on Conway Avenue in Whitefield, Manchester
Police carried the little girl out to a neighbour's home after the alarm was raised at 7.50am yesterday
Police carried the little girl out to a neighbour's home after the alarm was raised at 7.50am yesterday
Today, forensic experts in white suits carried out examinations at the house and Tactical Aid Unit officers used ladders to search porch roofs at other homes on the street for weapons or other evidence.

Bushes and drains were checked too, although police haven't revealed whether or not they believe a weapon was used.
Police had been called out to Ms Wall on previous occasions and the tragedy has been described as 'domestic-related'. 

Her partner was dramatically arrested near junction 17 on the M60 motorway.
Witnesses described him lying face down on the hard shoulder, surrounded by police officers.
A spokesman for the force confirmed that the suspect was still in custody for questioning.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Parker said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of this poor woman in what must be an awful time for them.
'We currently have a man in custody and an investigation has been launched into the circumstances leading up to this woman's death however I would like to stress that we believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.'
Today, forensic experts in white suits carried out examinations at the house and Tactical Aid Unit officers used ladders to search porch roofs at other homes on the street for weapons or other evidence
Bushes and drains were checked too, although police haven't revealed whether or not they believe a weapon was used
Bushes and drains were checked too, although police haven't revealed whether or not they believe a weapon was used
In a statement, the force said: 'This matter has been referred to the IPCC and as such it would be appropriate to comment further.'
Greater Manchester Police has referred the case to police watchdogs the Independent Police Complaints Commission. 
They could launch a investigation after looking at the information about the case. 
Tributes were paid to Ms Wall, who was described by her family as a 'loving mother, daughter and sister and a great friend to so many'.
The family statement added: 'Leanne was fun loving and hardworking, she had a big heart and will be forever missed.'
A single bouquet of flowers had been left outside her home today. 
Forensic experts investigating the scene on Conway Avenue after Leanne Wall was found dead in her home
Forensic experts investigating the scene on Conway Avenue after Leanne Wall was found dead in her home


Michelle Bitton, 54, and daughter Joanne, 26, who live nearby, paid tribute to a 'lovely, lovely woman'. 
Michelle said: 'She would always stop and say hello and have a chat in the street. She didn't deserve what has happened to her. No one can quite believe it.
'The first thing I knew there was a police van outside the house. Then even more came and there were police everywhere. As soon as they put the tape around the house I knew it was bad.
'But we were devastated when we heard. Whatever has happened it's absolutely awful and we feel so much for her family.'
Ms Wall is believed to have worked as a business risk co-ordinator at St James's Place Wealth Management in the Spinningfields in Manchester city centre.
A post-mortem examination to establish a cause of death was taking place this morning, although it is understood she suffered serious injuries. 

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