55-Year-Old Woman Dies After Cheshire Stabbing; Murder Investigation Underway

Michele Kennedy, a 55-year-old woman, died on October 18 after being stabbed at her home on Manchester Road in Woolston, Warrington. She was found with serious injuries on October 13 and airlifted to Aintree Hospital, where she remained in critical condition before passing away. A murder investigation has been launched, and preliminary post-mortem results confirmed that her death was due to stab wounds. Gavin Shaw, 61, who had been in a recent deteriorated relationship with Kennedy, was charged with attempted murder and remains in custody; he is due to appear at Chester Crown Court on November 12. Police and specially trained officers are supporting Kennedy's family during this investigation. The case highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence as the alleged attack reportedly involved Shaw stabbing Kennedy multiple times with a kitchen knife.