Michelle Hodgkinson: Household pays tribute to ‘selfless’ girl stabbed to dying in Manchester named

A 51-year-old girl who was stabbed to dying in Droylsden, Manchester, on Friday has been named by police as Michelle Hodgkinson.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of homicide. Police have confirmed the person has since been detained underneath the Mental Health Act.

In tribute to Ms Hodgkinson, her household mentioned: “Everyone who knows Michelle is in utter shock at the attack she endured and how horrific her last moments were.

“Our Shelly B was essentially the most wonderful, loving, selfless and humorous daughter, mom, mother-in-law, sister, auntie and most just lately a nanna. It was a privilege to have been identified and liked by her.

“She loved helping people in her community and was known for volunteering as an appropriate adult, her charity work and loved creating hampers to make people smile.

“She could be there for anybody and the day she was taken from us, she was doing simply that – strolling to fulfill her mum to take her buying and to go for a espresso.

“Our household and buddies are heartbroken. In one second our world has crumbled and can by no means be the identical. We will assist one another, and we thank and recognize the love and assist proven by our household and buddies.

“Please hold your loved ones close, tell them you love them and make memories.

“Words can’t describe how a lot she will probably be missed. Our largest cheerleader, our confidant, our rock – she is going to by no means be forgotten. We love you to the moon and again! We’ll do every little thing we are able to to get justice. Love you perpetually and at all times!”

Greater Manchester Police officers had been called to Edge Lane, Droylsden, at around 12pm on Friday to reports of a stabbing and confirmed that Ms Hodgkinson died at the scene. Her attacker fled the scene but was arrested later on Friday evening.

Chief Superintendent Phil Davies, Tameside’s District Commander, said on Saturday: “Our ideas stay with the household and buddies of the sufferer in addition to with the group who’ve been deeply affected by this incident.

“I understand the nature of the incident will cause concern in our communities, not just in Tameside, but across Greater Manchester.

“As a consequence, there will probably be a visual improve of law enforcement officials within the space over the approaching days and anybody with issues is inspired to talk to them.”