Man Charged with Murder after Stabbing Wife

Man charged with murder after wife stabbed in the head and neck at home.

A man has been charged with the murder of his wife after she was found stabbed to death at their home. Paula Leather was found seriously injured in the early hours of Monday morning at the house she shared with her partner on Tinling Close in Prescot.

Tributes to Paula were left outside her home as neighbours commented on how “polite” and “thoughtful” she was. A bouquet was also left at the police cordon with a heartbreaking note from a friend attached. It said: “I can’t believe I am saying goodbye to such a special person and a really great friend. You will be so truly missed by so many people. Forever in our hearts and thoughts Paula. Thinking of your family at such a sad time. All our love xxx.”

UPDATE: 19/11/2020

A man has appeared at Liverpool Magistrates Court today charged with murdering his wife after she was found stabbed to death at their Prescot home. Merseyside Police said Paula Leather was found on Monday morning at the house she shared with her partner on Tinling Close and died a short time later.

A Home Office post mortem determined the cause of death as stab wounds to the face and neck. Her husband George Leather, 60, was charged with murder on Tuesday and he was remanded in custody. He appeared at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Thursday, November 19. The case was referred to the Crown Court for a second hearing, this Friday. No application for bail was made and Leather was remanded in custody. Leather, wearing a grey tracksuit pants and a grey top, plus a face mask which he removed, spoke only to confirm his personal details.


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