Wendy Mann murder: Police given extra time to quiz suspect as residents speak of shock
Police have until late this evening to question a suspect over the murder of a woman in West Bromwich who was found asphyxiated in her kitchen.
Wendy Mann, 26, was found at her home in Chapel Street on Friday morning, in one of two murders within a half mile radius that day.
Officers discovered the body of a 46-year-old man in Montgomery Walk on Friday night, with a post mortem revealing he died of a stab wound.
A 52-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of Wendy Mann and he remains in custody until late this evening after police were given extra time to question him.
The man from Montgomery Walk has not yet been named by police.
Friends and neighbours have left floral tributes outside.
Officers are also patrolling the area to reassure residents and carry out house-to-house enquiries.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Hanson, from Force CID, said: "The death is currently being investigated and I would appeal to anyone in the area who may have seen or heard anything suspicious between midnight on Thursday and 11pm on Friday to contact police."
Residents living in Montgomery Walk and councillors spoke of their shock after the news of the second murder emerged.
June Powell, aged 73, a retired canteen manager who has lived nearby for 55 years, said: "Police said they found a man's body. It is a bit worrying. It is normally such a quiet neighbourhood. Nothing like this has ever happened. It is so quiet around here. It is unsettling. You just don't know what to think."
Hateley Heath ward councillor Patricia Davies, said: "It's really awful. You never think it will ever happen somewhere where you live. It is shocking. I'm very sad and shocked that two people have lost their lives. I am very concerned that anybody could lose their lives in these awful circumstances."
Anyone with information on either investigation is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
