MANCHESTER – Detectives are questioning a householder on suspicion of murder after an intruder was stabbed to death at his home.
Two men reportedly forced their way into the house of Vincent Cooke (39), and threatened him before one of the assailants suffered fatal knife injuries.
Mr Cooke was initially home alone at the time in Bramhall, Stockport, but his wife, Karen and their 12-year-old son returned during the incident. They managed to escape unharmed.
Police were called to the scene in Midland Road at about 7.50pm yesterday and along with paramedics gave first aid to the injured intruder thought to be aged in his late 30s, but he died shortly after.
Floral tributes to the dead man – referred to as “Ray” and “Raymondo” – were left yesterday by his family members outside the large detached house. A police cordon was placed around the property as forensic teams came in and out of the address which is located in an affluent area. – (PA)
