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Cassie Hayes: Man charged with travel agent murder | Cassie Hayes: Man charged with travel agent murder |
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A man has been charged with the murder of a travel agent who had her throat cut at her workplace. | |
Cassie Hayes, 28, died in hospital after being injured at the Tui store in Chapel Street, Southport, on Saturday. | Cassie Hayes, 28, died in hospital after being injured at the Tui store in Chapel Street, Southport, on Saturday. |
Andrew Burke, 30, of Vincent Street, St Helens, has appeared at Liverpool Crown Court charged with murdering her and possessing a knife in a public place. | Andrew Burke, 30, of Vincent Street, St Helens, has appeared at Liverpool Crown Court charged with murdering her and possessing a knife in a public place. |
He was remanded in custody until 19 February when he is expected to enter a plea. | He was remanded in custody until 19 February when he is expected to enter a plea. |
'My forever' | 'My forever' |
A post-mortem examination concluded Ms Hayes, who was originally from Alnwick, Northumberland, died of shock and haemorrhaging due to a wound to the throat. | A post-mortem examination concluded Ms Hayes, who was originally from Alnwick, Northumberland, died of shock and haemorrhaging due to a wound to the throat. |
Paying tribute, her partner Laura Williams said Ms Hayes was "my future wife and my forever". | Paying tribute, her partner Laura Williams said Ms Hayes was "my future wife and my forever". |
"Cassie is my partner and words will not explain my sorrow and loss, she is the most amazing, gorgeous, selfless and strong person I know," she said. | "Cassie is my partner and words will not explain my sorrow and loss, she is the most amazing, gorgeous, selfless and strong person I know," she said. |
The family of Ms Hayes added: "Our whole lives have been shattered. | The family of Ms Hayes added: "Our whole lives have been shattered. |
"This has torn our hearts from our bodies. | "This has torn our hearts from our bodies. |
"Cassie was an amazing, kind human being who would do anything for anyone. | "Cassie was an amazing, kind human being who would do anything for anyone. |
"She doted on all her family and our loss is beyond calculation." | "She doted on all her family and our loss is beyond calculation." |
One former colleague of the store's assistant manager wrote on Facebook: "So shocked to hear the sad news about Cassie. I've 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." | One former colleague of the store's assistant manager wrote on Facebook: "So shocked to hear the sad news about Cassie. I've 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." |
Mr Burke spoke only to confirm his details in the hearing. | Mr Burke spoke only to confirm his details in the hearing. |
No bail application was made and Recorder of Liverpool Judge Clement Goldstone QC set a provisional trial date for 2 July. | No bail application was made and Recorder of Liverpool Judge Clement Goldstone QC set a provisional trial date for 2 July. |