Woman Charged with Murder After Fatal Stabbing in Haydock Flat

A man in his 30s was fatally stabbed inside a flat on Sherlock Avenue in Haydock, St Helens, prompting a murder investigation by Merseyside Police. Emergency services responded to the scene on Friday night, but the victim was pronounced dead despite paramedics' efforts. Kayleigh Smart, 39, has been charged with murder and is due to appear before Liverpool Magistrates' Court, while a 40-year-old man from Liverpool was also arrested in connection with the incident but has been released on police bail. The police stated that the incident appears to be isolated and are not seeking further suspects at this time. Forensic teams have been conducting thorough investigations at the scene, and the victim’s family is being supported by specialist officers. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as inquiries continue.