Katie Yeomans aged 28 of Thorsby Avenue, Hyde has bee. charged with the murder of 28-year Rees Howard at a property in Hyde on Sunday

She will appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today

A 19-year-old woman arrested at the same time has been released with no further action to be taken.

DCI Mark Davis of GMP’s Major Incident Team said: “Our thoughts are of course with the victim’s family and we will continue to support them at this extremely difficult time.

“Again, I would like to reassure the public that this is an is an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public and we would please ask that members of the public not to speculate on this investigation.

“We can confirm that the 28-year-old victim is Rees Howarth, his family have expressed the following words to be shared in tribute to his memory.

“His family said that Rees was an ‘active and outing man, who was funny and loving. He had a heart of gold and was caring and kind hearted.

“He was a larger than life character who will be sadly missed by all who loved him’ and have expressed that their family and loved ones have privacy while they grieve for their loss.

“I would like to continue to appeal to members of the public for any information from anyone who may know more about this incident to please come forward and speak to GMP.

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