Tribute after victim of Chelmsley stabbing is named

WONDERFUL MUM: Tracy Stonehouse with son
Lewis Cottrill and daughter Kerry Ann O'Connell

POLICE have today named the victim of a fatal stabbing in Chelmsley Wood, which came to light in the early hours of yesterday morning (Friday).
Tracy Stonehouse, aged 51, was pronounced dead at an address in Coralin Close - a residential road near Chelmsley town centre - at just before 1.30am.
A post mortem examination established that she had suffered multiple stab wounds and other injuries to her head and neck.
In a statement issued through West Midlands Police, Tracy’s family said: "We are absolutely devastated by the tragic loss of Tracy who was a wonderful mother, sister and grandmother.
"We ask for our privacy to be respected to allow us time to grieve as we try to come to terms with what has happened."
Det Insp Caroline Corfield, from the force's homicide team, said: "This is a tragic case and our thoughts are with Tracy’s family and friends. Specialist officers are working with them to offer support during this traumatic time.
"We’re treating this as an isolated domestic murder and a 73-year-old man remains under arrest whilst receiving treatment in hospital.
"We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation."
Anyone with information should call officers on 101, quoting log 130 of April 6.