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BBC News
15-05-2025
- BBC News
Tributes paid to 'amazing' Ellen Cook found in Leicestershire street
The family of a woman who died after being found injured in a street have paid tribute to "an amazing woman who everyone loved".Leicestershire Police said Ellen Cook was found in Biddle Road in Littlethorpe, near Narborough, on Sunday evening, where the 72-year-old was pronounced dead at the family said in a statement: "She was a wonderful woman, so positive, and she saw the best in everyone and everything. She always put others before herself and the family will miss her forever."Daniel Cook, 39, of Atkinson Road in Ashby, appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Thursday after being charged with murder. He is next due to appear at the same court on 21 July.
Telegraph
13-05-2025
- Telegraph
Son charged with murdering ‘lovely' mother outside village home
A man accused of murdering his 72-year-old mother outside her home has appeared in court. Daniel Cook, 39, allegedly killed Ellen Cook, a retired teacher, on Sunday evening. Police were called to Biddle Road in Littlethorpe, Leicestershire, where Mrs Cook was found lying fatally injured in the street. She was later pronounced dead at the scene. Mrs Cook had lived in the same semi-detached home with her husband Russ, 76, since the 1980s. The couple had three children – two daughters and a son. Mr Cook appeared at Leicester magistrates' court on Tuesday, when he was remanded into custody. A family member, who did not want to be named, told the Daily Mail: 'Ellen was a lovely woman. She was enjoying her retirement. They had three children – two beautiful girls and one boy.' Another neighbour said Mrs Cook had recently become a grandmother and was helping to look after her granddaughter. 'I would see her taking the little girl down to the swings. She was looking after the girl during the day while her daughter was at work,' one said. Mr Cook did not enter any pleas and is due to appear at Leicester Crown Court on Thursday. Leicestershire Police said Mrs Cook was set to be formally identified later this week and officers were supporting the family. Det Chief Insp Mark Sinski said it was an 'isolated incident' as he appealed for witnesses. He said: 'I appreciate that the nature of the incident may cause some concern among residents in the area. 'However, I would like to reassure them that this is an isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. 'If there is anyone who hasn't yet spoken to police and may have information connected to this incident, I would urge you to please get in contact with us, as what you saw or heard may be of significance to our investigation. 'We would also like to speak to anyone who may have captured video footage of the incident. We have set up a portal for people to upload any relevant footage.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with murder of woman found in street
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Leicestershire. Police were called to Biddle Road in Littlethorpe, near Narborough, on Sunday evening to a woman who was found injured in the street. She was pronounced dead at the scene. On Tuesday, Daniel Cook, 39, of Atkinson Road in Ashby, appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court charged with her murder. Mr Cook was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Leicester Crown Court on Thursday. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said formal identification would take place later this week. "Officers continue to support the victim's family through this extremely difficult time," the spokesperson added. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Son, 39, charged with murdering his 'lovely' retired teacher mother, 72, - as distraught neighbours reveal she had just become a grandmother
A son appeared in court today accused of murdering his 72-year-old mother. Daniel Cook, 39, was charged after retired teacher Ellen Cook was allegedly stabbed to death in the street outside her home. Police were called to Biddle Road in Littlethorpe, Leicestershire on Sunday evening where Mrs Cook was found injured. She was later pronounced dead at the scene. Mrs Cook has lived in the same semi-detached home on the quiet village street with her husband Russ, 76, since the 1980s. The couple had three children, two daughters and Daniel and had recently become grandparents. One neighbour said: 'I heard a woman shouting loudly. I thought it was just someone who'd had a few drinks and was getting lively. 'Next thing I knew the whole road was full of emergency vehicles.' Over a dozen emergency vehicles attended the scene in the village near Leicester. One neighbour said: 'I did not hear anything until all the police were here, then I heard a man screaming very loudly. It was a terrible sound.' Neighbours said that Mrs Cook had recently become a grandmother and was helping to look after her granddaughter. 'I would see her taking the little girl down to the swings. She was looking after the girl during the day while her daughter was at work,' said one. A family member, who did not want to be named, said: 'Ellen was a lovely woman. She was enjoying her retirement. They had three children – two beautiful girls and one boy.' On Tuesday afternoon police tape was removed from around the family home where three cars sat on the driveway. Well-wishers left flowers of condolence. One woman, leaving a bunch of flowers, said: 'I did not know the family but this is just so tragic.' Daniel Cook, of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, appeared at Leicester Magistrates Court on Tuesday afternoon. Wearing a grey sweatshirt, he spoke only to confirm his name, address and age during the two-minute hearing. No pleas were entered. He was remanded in custody to appear at Leicester Crown Court on Thursday. Leicestershire police said formal identification of the deceased is due to take place later this week. It said officers were supporting the victim's family. Appealing for witnesses on Monday, Detective Chief Inspector Mark Sinski, from East Midlands Special Operations Unit Murder Investigation Team, said it was an 'isolated incident. He said: 'I appreciate that the nature of the incident may cause some concern among residents in the area. However, I would like to reassure them that this is an isolated incident, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. 'If there is anyone who hasn't yet spoken to police and may have information connected to this incident, I would urge you to please get in contact with us, as what you saw or heard may be of significance to our investigation. 'We would also like to speak to anyone who may have captured video footage of the incident. We have set up a portal for people to upload any relevant footage.'
BBC News
13-05-2025
- BBC News
Man charged with murder of woman found in Leicestershire street
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in were called to Biddle Road in Littlethorpe, near Narborough, on Sunday evening to a woman who was found injured in the was pronounced dead at the Cook, 39, of Atkinson Road in Ashby, is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court later charged with murder. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said formal identification would take place later this week."Officers continue to support the victim's family through this extremely difficult time," the spokesperson added.
