"Devastated" family of pensioner killed in her Kirkby home

The family of a pensioner killed in her Kirkby home have paid an emotional tribute to her.

Teresa Wishart was found dead at her home on Changford Close last Thursday.

Her family say she was a "much loved" Grandma

In a statement, they said: ""Our mum lived in the same house in Kirkby since 1967, after moving there from Liverpool city centre."

"Along with our dad, she brought up her four children. Her passion in life was her children, her faith and her home."

"She regularly attended St Mary's R.C Church in Northwood, where she was a much loved and respected parishioner. "

"She took great pride in her house, keeping it in perfect condition, which extended to the road outside. Everyone knew her in the local area and she was much loved and respected by friends and neighbours alike."

"We as a family, including her grandchildren and great grandchildren, are devastated and heartbroken".

"An innocent pensioner should have been safe and secure to live out the latter years of her life in the peace and comfort of her own home she worked so hard on all her life"

Charles Stapleton, 51, is due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court later today charged with murder and burglary.