Police name woman stabbed to death in Sheffield as accused appears in court

A woman stabbed to death in Sheffield has been named as ‘mum and nannan’ Simone Hancock.
By Claire Lewis
Published 7th Jul 2020, 14:14 BST
Updated 7th Jul 2020, 14:14 BST
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The 55-year-old woman was found seriously injured in a flat on Ravenscroft Place, Richmond, at 10.30pm on Saturday, July 4.

She was taken to hospital but could not be saved and was pronounced dead an hour later.

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A post-mortem examination showed that she died from stab wounds.

Simone Hancock was stabbed to death in SheffieldSimone Hancock was stabbed to death in Sheffield
Simone Hancock was stabbed to death in Sheffield

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In a statement, her grieving family said: “Much love to our mum, nannan, daughter, sister and auntie.”

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Kerry Taylor, 41, of Ravenscroft Place, has been charged with murder, remanded in police custody and is due at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court today.

A 36-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation.

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Anyone with information about the murder should call South Yorkshire Police call on 101 and quote incident number 1,202 of July 4 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.