A woman was forced to listen to the brutal murder of her best friend in a harrowing real-time phone call that has left a community in shock.
The victim, a woman in her 30s, made a final, desperate call to her closest friend as she was being attacked. The friend, whose identity is protected, could only listen in horror to the sounds of the violent assault unfolding.
The incident occurred in broad daylight, sending ripples of fear through the local area. Authorities have confirmed they are treating the death as murder and have launched a full-scale investigation.
Detectives are now relying on the evidence from this chilling call, which captured the victim's final moments and the actions of her assailant. The friend who received the call is reportedly traumatised but is assisting police with their enquiries.
This tragic case highlights the devastating impact of violent crime on families and friendship circles. Support services have been offered to all those affected by this horrifying event.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward immediately as they work to bring the perpetrator to justice.
