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| The funeral of a trainee policewoman found stabbed to death in her flat has taken place in Rutland. | |
| The bodies of Melissa Ward, 28, and her partner, Benedict Marlow, 33, were discovered earlier this month. | The bodies of Melissa Ward, 28, and her partner, Benedict Marlow, 33, were discovered earlier this month. |
| A post-mortem examination revealed both died of stab wounds. Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. | A post-mortem examination revealed both died of stab wounds. Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. |
| Miss Ward received a guard of honour for her funeral service at All Saints Church, in Oakham. | |
| Leicestershire Chief Constable Matt Baggott gave a reading during the ceremony, which was followed by a private cremation service. | |
| Speaking after Miss Ward's death, the police chief said: "Although she was young in service - she joined the constabulary only 18 months ago - Melissa had enjoyed a successful career and was greatly respected by her colleagues. | Speaking after Miss Ward's death, the police chief said: "Although she was young in service - she joined the constabulary only 18 months ago - Melissa had enjoyed a successful career and was greatly respected by her colleagues. |
| "She had many friends in the force and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her, as well as the wider police family." | "She had many friends in the force and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her, as well as the wider police family." |
| Rutland and North Leicestershire coroner Trevor Kirkman has opened and adjourned inquests into both deaths. | Rutland and North Leicestershire coroner Trevor Kirkman has opened and adjourned inquests into both deaths. |