People described their shock after a woman was found dead in a quiet residential estate on the outskirts of St Helens.
Police raced to the scene in Haydock yesterday (Wednesday) morning, after reports of concern for the safety of a woman at a property in Piele Road. On arrival, a woman, in her 40s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A man, in his 30s, was also found close to the scene with injuries. He remains in hospital as he continues to be interviewed by police.
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The woman who died was named locally as Jaki Forrest from St Helens. Tributes have described her as a "funny" and "kind" person, who shared many "laughs" with friends.
Today (Thursday) there was still a significant police presence at the property, which is in a large block of flats or apartments on the estate. It is adjacent to Haydock Cricket Club and a local pub.
The block itself was behind a police cordon, and scenes of crimes officers could be seen taking photographs of the outside of the property before entering the building. One passerby who was out walking a dog said: "I could see the the police cars flying down off the East Lancs Road.
"It's shocking, absolutely shocking. You don't expect that of Haydock."
A resident who lives close to the scene of the police activity, said: "I'm fairly new here, so I'm shocked to see this."
Merseyside police confirmed a man from St Helens has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The 43 year-old was taken into custody where he is being questioned by detectives.
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