A 'bubbly' mum who was found dead in her home had 'multiple stab wounds'.
The body of Lorraine Cullen was found on Wednesday, May 11 at around 8.30am, on Radway Road, Huyton, prompting a emergency service response. Paramedics attended but she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder a short time later on York Road, just a short drive away. A Home Office Post Mortem has taken place and confirmed the cause of her death as multiple stab wounds.
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The 21-year-old man who was arrested has now been detained under the Mental Health Act. Police are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Officers remain at scenes on Radway Road and York Road today, Thursday 12 May, while forensic enquiries continue.
Detective Chief Inspector Allison Woods: “Members of Lorraine’s family are being supported by specialist officers following the tragic incident on Radway Road yesterday and we offer our sincere condolences. I’d like to thank the local community for their patience while our officers remain at scenes on Radway Road and York Road as we carry out vital forensic enquiries.
"A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act following Lorraine’s murder and, while we aren’t currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident, our enquires remain ongoing. If anyone witnessed anything yesterday morning and hasn’t already come forward then please do get in touch with us.
"I’d also ask that anyone with information only provides it via our channels, or through Crimestoppers, and doesn’t comment on social media platforms as this can jeopardise our investigation. Thank you."
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information which could help us with our investigation, is asked to DM @MerPolCC, message ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook’ or call 101 with reference 22000322022.
You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.
