The 64-year-old was attacked around tea time on Saturday at her house located near the village train station. Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway into the murder and that they have arrested a man in his 60s. It appears that the man arrested knows the victim. As detectives combine Alyson’s latest moves, her family is mourning. Detective Inspector Foreman said: “We received a report around 6.10pm. that a woman had been stabbed to death on a property in the White Avenue area of Whitehead. “Officers attended, along with colleagues from the emergency service. “Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead at the scene. A 60-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody. “I would like to appeal again to anyone who has information about this incident to contact us at 101 mentioning the reference number 1502 of 16/04/22.” A report can also be made online using the non-emergency report form via. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at “Information can also be obtained from the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous.”
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The tent at Whitehead Co Antrim near the train station. The tent at Whitehead Co Antrim near the train station. The former health worker is the latest of many women to have died violently in Northern Ireland in recent years. Many woke up on Easter Sunday as soon as they heard the news of a murder on their doorstep. A resident told Sunday Life: “I’ve lived in Whitehead since 1972 and this is the first incident of its kind I hear. It ‘s just awful, especially at Easter. God loves her family.” In addition to the police who were at the scene on Saturday night, an ambulance and ambulance were called. But nothing could be done to save the victim – a popular member of the Whitehead community.
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The scene of the murder last night The scene of the murder last night Ulster Unity Party leader Doug Beattie described the death as “so horrible news for Easter Sunday”. Alliance Stewart Dickson told Sunday Life: “This is a holiday weekend, a lot of people are going out, hanging out, enjoying the good weather today. For many this is the first time they have come out of the pandemic. “And now to hear about these tragic conditions here in Whitehead is simply heartbreaking. “My heart goes out to the individual’s family and friends and I urge anyone with information on the circumstances to send it to PSNI.” DUP’s David Hilditch said: “As the news broke, people were shocked and terrified. All our thoughts are with the family of the poor victim. Whitehead is not on the map for that, it is usually a quiet, rural, seaside village. “This is just scary.”
