Telford murder investigation: Stab victim named locally as Belen Tripp as floral tributes left at the scene
A murder investigation is today continuing after a woman was stabbed to death in a house in Shropshire.
The victim was named locally as 52-year-old Belen Tripp.
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She was pronounced dead at a semi-detached house in Ketley Bank, Telford on Tuesday night.
Neighbours have spoken of their shock and sadness at the news of Ms Tripp's death.
Eyewitnesses said they had seen a man being taken from the house to an ambulance. It is believed he was taken to Princess Royal Hospital for treatment to minor injuries while under arrest on suspicion of murder.
Police were called to the house in Sixth Avenue at 11.20pm on Tuesday.
A statement issued by West Mercia Police said: "At 11.20pm on Tuesday, police were called following a report that a woman had been stabbed at an address in Sixth Avenue.
"Officers and West Midlands Ambulance Service attended and a 52-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
"A 70-year-old man was taken to hospital to receive treatment for injuries, believed to be slight. He has been arrested on suspicion of murder and police inquiries are ongoing."
A post mortem is due to take place today on the body of Mrs Tripp, who is thought to have lived in Telford for many years after moving from her home in the Philippine province of Cebu.
Forensic vans and officers were seen outside the property for much of yesterday as initial investigations began.
Neighbours spoke of their sadness at hearing about the death, and said the estate was a safe place to live.
One neighbour, who lives opposite the house, has lived there for 30 years. She said she witnessed the police arrive on Tuesday night, adding: "I was up looking through my window.
"The police were shouting through the letterbox. I can't believe something like this has happened.
"The police were in there for ages, nothing was going on and I saw lots of lights and police cars. There were about eight police cars and two riot vans and two ambulances.
"It was the police that woke me up shouting through the letterbox. We went to bed about 2.30am and when we woke up the police were still there, there was tape all over the front garden."
She added that she had seen a gentleman being escorted away from the scene by police.
Police have said they are still investigating the incident and have called on any witnesses to come forward. They have said they will remain on scene in the coming days.
Detective Inspector Mark Bellamy said: "We are in the very early stages of our inquiries and local residents may notice an increase in police presence as we conduct these."
Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 quoting reference 799s of November 15.
Information can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through its anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org
