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| A woman who was killed in a "targeted attack" in Bolton, Greater Manchester, has been named by police. | A woman who was killed in a "targeted attack" in Bolton, Greater Manchester, has been named by police. |
| Kelly Davies, 31, was found in Queen's Street, Farnworth, at about 13:00 BST on Monday. | Kelly Davies, 31, was found in Queen's Street, Farnworth, at about 13:00 BST on Monday. |
| A post-mortem examination provisionally found she died from stab wounds. Police said they were also awaiting toxicology results. | |
| Det Insp Chris Bridge said officers were "working around the clock" to establish what happened. | Det Insp Chris Bridge said officers were "working around the clock" to establish what happened. |
| He said: "There will understandably be anxiety in the local community as people hear about the death of this young woman, but I would like to try and offer some reassurance to those who are concerned for their safety that we do not believe this was a random attack. | He said: "There will understandably be anxiety in the local community as people hear about the death of this young woman, but I would like to try and offer some reassurance to those who are concerned for their safety that we do not believe this was a random attack. |
| "However, there will be an increased police presence in the area in the coming days so I would urge anyone with concerns to approach an officer and speak to them, in confidence if needed. | "However, there will be an increased police presence in the area in the coming days so I would urge anyone with concerns to approach an officer and speak to them, in confidence if needed. |
| "Our inquiry remains focused on trying to locate the person or people responsible and I would also appeal to anyone who has information to come forward." | "Our inquiry remains focused on trying to locate the person or people responsible and I would also appeal to anyone who has information to come forward." |