£20,000 reward to help catch Lancashire mum's killer
Valerie Kneale died whilst she was a patient on the stroke unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Crimestoppers is offering £20,000 for information to help catch the person who killed a retired Lancashire mum.
Valerie Kneale died on 16 November 2018 whilst she was a patient on the stroke unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
A post-mortem found that she died from a haemorrhage caused by a 'non-medical related internal injury.'
That prompted police to launch a murder investigation.
Gary Murray, regional manager for the North West at Crimestoppers, said:
"Whilst four years may have passed, our thoughts are very much with Valerie’s family and friends who remain desperate for answers as to exactly what happened.
"Valerie was a patient in hospital undergoing important medical treatment when she endured an horrific attack which ultimately led to her death. We believe there are people who know what happened or have suspicions.
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