Touching tributes have been left at the scene where a man was found stabbed to death.
Officers tried to save Dylan Bacon on Monday, March 16, but he was pronounced dead at Rock Grove after suffering stab wounds. The 39-year-old has been described as a 'legend' and 'true gentleman' by those who knew him.
Police rushed to Rock Grove at around 9pm and found Dylan lying in the road. A short time later they found a 25-year-old woman in a nearby property who also had stab wounds.
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The woman was taken to hospital for treatment but was then released into police custody on suspicion of murder. Today, officers confirmed that Learna Cheng, of Rock Grove, has now been charged with murder. She is being kept in custody and appeared in court this morning on Wednesday, March 16.
Bouquets of flowers have been left at the cordon where police remain at the murder investigation scene. Tributes left on bunches of flowers describe Dylan as 'one of a kind.'
One of the notes reads: "Dylan, can't believe it. You will be missed by everyone. You was one of a kind. Love from Corey." Another said: "To Dylan, RIP my mate. Truly devastated. The Swan won't be the same without you, fly high mate, love Kerrie."
A third handwritten note says: "Thinking of your family Dil. True legend. RIP my mate love you always." With another reading: "RIP Dylan. Was only with you last week. We can't believe it, your banter will be missed. Gone too soon. From Graham, Lorraine, Karen, Kim and the rest of us."
Signed off with a row of kisses, another tribute said: "RIP Dylan, the Swan won't be the same without you." Left on a bouquet of tulips, another note says: "RIP Dylan you will be missed mate."
Tributes have also been paid on social media to Dylan. On the ECHO Facebook page, Laura Shead said: "Was hoping waking up today this would be a bad dream RIP Dylan. Swan will never be same without you in it."
Lily Cooper added: "RIP Dylan. This is heartbreaking,always went out of his way to stop have a gab and a hug.Old Swan will not be the same day or night.. without you walking the dogs.. or in and out the pubs for a pint. Deep sympathy to Lewis and everyone around Old Swan."
While Catherine Ellen Robinson commented: "You were one of the nicest lad's I knew. Heartbreaking to hear this terrible news today I can't still believe it thinking of his mum and his brother and sister and his family." Another, Anthony Michael said: "RIP Dylan absolute worshipped the ground you walked on. Most funniest and loyal lads I've ever met in my life. Was only speaking to you yesterday, see you when I get there bro."
