Post mortem examinations reveal cause of death of two women in Cheadle

By Sarah Garner 10th Jan 2024

Karen and Joyce Wilshaw were found unresponsive with significant injures at a house on Park Lane, Cheadle, on New Years' Eve (Nub News).
Karen and Joyce Wilshaw were found unresponsive with significant injures at a house on Park Lane, Cheadle, on New Years' Eve (Nub News).

Post mortem examinations have taken place following the death of two women in Cheadle. 

Karen Wilshaw, and her mother, Joyce Wilshaw, were both found unresponsive with significant injuries at a house on Park Lane, Cheadle, at approximately 3pm on 31 December 2023.

Despite the efforts of paramedics and officers, both women were pronounced dead at approximately 3.50pm. 

Police say they are not seeking the arrest of any further suspect (Nub News).

The provisional cause of death shows that 63-year-old, Karen, died as a result of multiple traumatic injuries, and 91-year-old, Joyce, died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head. Further tests are due to take place. 

A 68-year-old man, who was arrested, then released under investigation, has now been released with no further action. 

Police say they are investigating the exact circumstances of Karen and Joyce's death and are not seeking the arrest of any further suspect.  

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