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'Mum with kindest soul' found dead in Maghull home named by family

'Mum with kindest soul' found dead in Maghull home named by family

BBC News15-07-2025
A woman who was found dead in her home has been described by her family as a "loving mum and wife".Merseyside Police said Phyllis Daly, 70, was found inside a home on Clent Road, Maghull, with "significant injuries" on Sunday afternoon. Police arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of murder at the Stanley Arms pub in Aughton.In a statement, Ms Daly's family said they were "absolutely heartbroken and devastated beyond belief" by her death.
They said: "Phyllis was a loving wife and mum with the kindest soul. "Please respect our privacy as we grieve this unimaginable loss, whilst the police continue to investigate what happened to our wonderful wife and mum."Police said Ms Daly's death was being treated as "a domestic incident in which the suspect and victim knew each other". Police confirmed they were not looking for any further suspects.Anyone with information that could help the investigation has been urged to contact police.
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