Woman who died in Cheadle named

The two women who died in Cheadle on New Years’ Eve can now be named.

Karen Wilshaw, 63, and her mother Joyce Wilshaw, 91, were both found unresponsive with significant injuries at a house on Park Lane, Cheadle, at approximately 3pm. Despite the efforts of paramedics and officers, both women were pronounced dead at approximately 3.50pm. 

A 68-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder, has been released under investigation while enquiries continue. 

Detectives from our Major Investigations Department continue to investigate and are keeping an open mind regarding the circumstances leading up to the women’s deaths. 

Were you in the Park Lane area of Cheadle between 6.15am and 3.15pm on New Years’ Eve?

We’ve created an online portal where people can leave information and any CCTV, smart doorbell or dashcam footage that they may have. You can access the Major Incident Public Portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS23K21-PO1. 

To report anonymously, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or go online.