Women jailed for manslaughter over the tragic death of her drinking partner in Hyde

A woman has been jailed for more than five years for manslaughter over the tragic death of 28-year-old Rees Howarth in Hyde back in April this year

Rees was pronounced dead after a domestic dispute at a property on Thorsby Avenue after being found in a critical condition

Two women aged 19 and 27 were arrested on suspicion of murder. The 19-year-old woman was released with no further action taken.

Katie Yeomans aged 27 of Thorsby Avenue, Hyde was charged with the murder of Rees Howarth and remanded into custody.

Katie Yeomans and Rees had been out with friends in Oldham town centre the night before the horrific attack. The couple went back to Yeomans home where they carried on drinking into the following afternoon
Mobile phone evidence shows that Yeomans attempted to contact the emergency services for one second before hanging up. She then called a family member who arrived at Thorsby Avenue in a taxi.

Yeomans family member then went into the address and saw Rees covered in blood, in the hallway. She then contacted another family member who rang the emergency services.

Police and paramedics attended the scene where they found Rees with a single stab wound to his upper chest. They commenced first aid and CPR, but Rees sadly died. The cause of death was later confirmed to be a stab wound to the chest.

Katie Yeomans pleaded Guilty to Manslaughter. This plea was accepted by the Crown and the case was adjourned for sentencing.

Today Yeomans was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for Manslaughter on the grounds of loss of control.

Duncan Thorpe of GMP’s Major Incident Support Unit said: “Whatever sentence is imposed it will not be enough and it will sadly not bring Rees back. Of course, my thoughts are with Rees family and his loved ones, no parent, child, or friend should have their loved one taken away by someone else in this manner.”

In a tribute dedicated to Rees, his loved ones said that Rees was an ‘active and outgoing 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 continue to grieve for their loss