Two women found dead in Cheadle on New Years' Eve named

Karen Wilshaw, 63, and her mother Joyce Wilshaw, 91, were both found unresponsive

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 2nd Jan 2024

The two women who died in Cheadle on New Years’ Eve can now be named.

Karen Wilshaw, 63, and her mother Joyce Wilshaw, 91, were both found unresponsive with significant injuries at a house on Park Lane, Cheadle, at approximately 3pm. Despite the efforts of paramedics and officers, both women were pronounced dead at approximately 3.50pm.

A 68-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder, has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Detectives from our Major Investigations Department continue to investigate and are keeping an open mind regarding the circumstances leading up to the women’s deaths.

Police are asking anyone who was in the Park Lane area of Cheadle between 6.15am and 3.15pm on New Years’ Eve to get in touch.

A 68-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation as police continue their inquiries.

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