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23/08/2006
Police hunt for murdered nurse's partner
Police investigating the murder of a nurse in Halifax are searching for her partner.
The bloodstained body of Helen Stokes, 30, was discovered in her flat in Copley, Halifax around 7:25pm on Monday evening.
A post-mortem revealed that she died from head and facial injuries associated with compression of her neck.
West Yorkshire Police said that they were searching for Ms Stokes' partner, Steven Balme, 34, who has not been seen since Sunday.
Police said that Mr Balme was not described as dangerous, but urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact them, saying they were concerned for his welfare.
A police spokesperson said that Mr Balme was born in Bradford and recently lived in Halifax, but was known to have connections in the Leeds, Manchester and Hull areas.
The scene where the body was found has been cordoned off in order for forensic examinations to take place.
(KMcA)
The bloodstained body of Helen Stokes, 30, was discovered in her flat in Copley, Halifax around 7:25pm on Monday evening.
A post-mortem revealed that she died from head and facial injuries associated with compression of her neck.
West Yorkshire Police said that they were searching for Ms Stokes' partner, Steven Balme, 34, who has not been seen since Sunday.
Police said that Mr Balme was not described as dangerous, but urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact them, saying they were concerned for his welfare.
A police spokesperson said that Mr Balme was born in Bradford and recently lived in Halifax, but was known to have connections in the Leeds, Manchester and Hull areas.
The scene where the body was found has been cordoned off in order for forensic examinations to take place.
(KMcA)
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