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Sophie Halle-Richards

'Lovely' mum-of-two, 26, found dead at house in Manchester in murder investigation

Tributes have poured in for a mum-of-two who was found dead in Wythenshawe.

Charlotte Hibbert, 26, was discovered by officers at a property on Sparkford Avenue in the Brooklands area last Wednesday (16 February).

GMP have launched a murder investigation which resulted in the arrest of a man in his 20s.

READ MORE: Devastation as dad-of-three, 28, dies suddenly

He has since been released on bail as enquiries continue, the force said.

Police were called to the property at around 1.10pm following a report of a woman ‘having been found deceased.’

Emergency services raced to the scene but sadly, the woman, who has since been identified as Miss Hibbert, was pronounced dead.

GMP have confirmed that her next of kin have been informed.

Charlotte Hibbert (Charlotte Hibbert)

As news of the tragedy broke, tributes have poured in from her friends and family.

One friend wrote on Facebook: "Such such sad news. Thinking of all Charlotte Hibbert’s family and friends and your beautiful little boys."

Another said: "Life is so cruel. Rest in peace Charlotte Hibbert."

One pal wrote: "RIP beautiful. I hope you can see how loved you are. A whole community is heartbroken. This isn’t right."

Another said: "RIP Charlotte, such a lovely kind person, still can’t believe the angel’s have taken you so young.

"You will be sadly missed, thinking of all the family at this sad time."

A neighbour said Miss Hibbert’s death had sent shockwaves through the community.

"The police tactical aid unit has been there since Wednesday and the police have been guarding the house," they said.

"The forensic team also came in a white van.

"It’s been a big shock. She is very well known and it’s just unbelievable.

"It’s heartbreaking and so, so sad."

In a previous statement, a spokesperson for GMP said: "Police were called at around 1.10pm on 16 February to an address on Sparkford Avenue, Manchester to a report of a woman having been found deceased.

"Emergency services attended and a 26-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been released on bail.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

The force has issued an appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

Contact police on 0161 856 6063 or 101 quoting incident 1304 of 16/02/22 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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