Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a 'lovely girl' at the centre of a murder investigation in Rochdale. Keeley Aspinall, 44, known as Kiki to friends and loved ones, was found dead at a flat on the Freehold estate on Monday afternoon.
Officers were called to a property on Tweedale Street at around 4pm following a welfare call. She was pronounced dead at the scene. A 30-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning, police confirmed.
Family and Friends Pay Tribute
In a tribute, her family said: 'Gone too soon.. we can’t believe you are gone. We will always love you and miss you, love all your family xx.'
A family friend told the Manchester Evening News that Keeley was 'like a sister' to her, adding: 'She was the best friend anyone could ask for. I'm going to miss her so much, she will always be in my heart.'
Social Media Tributes
Tributes have also poured in on social media. Naomi Parkinson posted: 'Oh this is heartbreaking I knew Keeley from my younger days x condolences to all her family xx.' Paul Ashi wrote: 'Lovely girl full of fun never a dull moment with her around.' Eleanor Smith added: 'She was so lovely r.i.p keeley. so sad she was such a beautiful person to get to know condolences to her family xxx.'
Police Investigation
A cordon was put in place while officers carried out door-to-door enquiries. Forensics investigators were also present at the scene. Temporary Detective Chief Superintendent Jamie Daniels from GMP’s Major Incident Team said: 'We appreciate this incident is likely to cause some distress amongst the public and local community. I would like to reassure you that we believe this to be an isolated incident, which does not pose any further risk to the wider public.'
He added: 'We understand the severity of events such as this, and whilst we are in very early stages, our officers will work tirelessly to establish the full details of this tragic death. A scene will remain in place at this time, and there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. Thank you for your patience as our investigations continue.'
