Tributes for a woman found dead in a flat have flooded in.
Police attended a block of flats on Vittoria Close in Birkenhead at around 7.15pm on Thursday, May 12, following reports of a woman's body in the property. Officers and ambulance rushed to the scene, where they found Karen Wheeler, 62. She was pronounced dead the scene.
Police have now charged Mark Wheeler, 51, of Vittoria Close with her murder. He was remanded into custody and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court today.
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Tributes have poured in for Karen on the ECHO's social media pages. Writing on the ECHO's Facebook page Pamela Sadler said: "God bless you Karen will treasure our memories xx." Ruth Strong added: "Rest in peace, god bless you sweetheart."
Daniela Baig also sent condolences to the 62-year-old's family, she said: "Thinking of the family." Sharron Brennan added: "Awful news, bless her."
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