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Cassie Hayes: Tributes paid to 'lovely' woman killed in Southport TUI travel agents | Cassie Hayes: Tributes paid to 'lovely' woman killed in Southport TUI travel agents |
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Tributes are pouring in for a woman who was who was killed at a travel agents in Merseyside. | Tributes are pouring in for a woman who was who was killed at a travel agents in Merseyside. |
Cassie Hayes was described as a “lovely person” by former colleagues at TUI, the holiday firm whose branch in Southport the 28-year-old was working in when she was attacked on Saturday. | Cassie Hayes was described as a “lovely person” by former colleagues at TUI, the holiday firm whose branch in Southport the 28-year-old was working in when she was attacked on Saturday. |
Police were called to the town centre store in Chapel Street at 1.25pm and shortly after witnesses reported seeing a woman being stretchered on to a waiting ambulance. Ms Hayes, who lived in the Southport area, later died in hospital from her injuries. | |
One former colleague wrote on Facebook: “Such sad news about Cassie, worked with her a few times when I was working for Tui and she was such a lovely person. Thoughts are with all my friends at Tui, Tui Southport and her family and friends. RIP Cassie xxx” | One former colleague wrote on Facebook: “Such sad news about Cassie, worked with her a few times when I was working for Tui and she was such a lovely person. Thoughts are with all my friends at Tui, Tui Southport and her family and friends. RIP Cassie xxx” |
Another said: “So shocked to here the sad news about Cassie. Iv not worked for Tui for a while but the time I did and worked with Cassie she was such a lovely girl. RIP Cassie. Thinking of all the Southport girls and Cassie’s family” | Another said: “So shocked to here the sad news about Cassie. Iv not worked for Tui for a while but the time I did and worked with Cassie she was such a lovely girl. RIP Cassie. Thinking of all the Southport girls and Cassie’s family” |
Bouquets of flowers were left outside the travel agents. | Bouquets of flowers were left outside the travel agents. |
A 30-year-old man, from the St Helens area, is being questioned in custody on suspicion of murder. | A 30-year-old man, from the St Helens area, is being questioned in custody on suspicion of murder. |
The attack is believed to be domestic-related, said Merseyside Police. | The attack is believed to be domestic-related, said Merseyside Police. |
Stunned shoppers had looked on as emergency services, including two air ambulances, rushed to the travel agents in a bid to save Ms Hayes. | Stunned shoppers had looked on as emergency services, including two air ambulances, rushed to the travel agents in a bid to save Ms Hayes. |
Police later cordoned off the Tui branch and surrounding shops as forensic investigators examined the crime scene. | Police later cordoned off the Tui branch and surrounding shops as forensic investigators examined the crime scene. |
A police spokeswoman said: “We can confirm a murder investigation has been launched following an incident in Southport today. | A police spokeswoman said: “We can confirm a murder investigation has been launched following an incident in Southport today. |
“Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to contact Merseyside Police on 101 quoting log 470 of January 13 or the Crimestoppers line anonymously on 0800 555 111.” | “Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to contact Merseyside Police on 101 quoting log 470 of January 13 or the Crimestoppers line anonymously on 0800 555 111.” |
A Tui spokeswoman said: “We regret to confirm that a female member of staff at our Southport Tui retail store tragically died in an incident today. | A Tui spokeswoman said: “We regret to confirm that a female member of staff at our Southport Tui retail store tragically died in an incident today. |
“We send our deepest sympathies to the friends and family of the staff member involved. | “We send our deepest sympathies to the friends and family of the staff member involved. |
“We’re doing everything possible to assist the local police with their investigation and support our customers and staff at this difficult time.” | “We’re doing everything possible to assist the local police with their investigation and support our customers and staff at this difficult time.” |
Additional reporting by Press Association | Additional reporting by Press Association |
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