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| Ex-partner of murder victim Linzi Ashton sought by police | Ex-partner of murder victim Linzi Ashton sought by police |
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| A 25-year-old woman was "brutally murdered" at her home in Greater Manchester, police have said. | A 25-year-old woman was "brutally murdered" at her home in Greater Manchester, police have said. |
| Mother-of-two Linzi Ashton's body was found on Saturday evening at the house in Westbourne Road, Winton, Salford. | Mother-of-two Linzi Ashton's body was found on Saturday evening at the house in Westbourne Road, Winton, Salford. |
| Greater Manchester Police (GMP) want to interview Ms Ashton's former partner, Michael Cope, 28. | Greater Manchester Police (GMP) want to interview Ms Ashton's former partner, Michael Cope, 28. |
| The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been informed as police had previously received reports about the couple. | The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been informed as police had previously received reports about the couple. |
| A Home Office post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death has yet to take place. | A Home Office post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death has yet to take place. |
| 'Brutally assaulted' | 'Brutally assaulted' |
| Flowers have been laid at The Duke of York pub in Eccles where Ms Ashton worked. | |
| The pub has been closed as a mark of respect. | |
| Det Chief Supt Darren Shenton, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "She has been brutally assaulted and I am satisfied this is a murder investigation." | Det Chief Supt Darren Shenton, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "She has been brutally assaulted and I am satisfied this is a murder investigation." |
| GMP confirmed Ms Ashton had visible injuries to her head and face. | GMP confirmed Ms Ashton had visible injuries to her head and face. |
| Mr Shenton added: "Our thoughts are with her family and friends at what is obviously a totally devastating time for them." | Mr Shenton added: "Our thoughts are with her family and friends at what is obviously a totally devastating time for them." |
| He said there would be extra officers in the area "to offer reassurance - so please talk to them if you have any concerns or want to provide us with any information". | He said there would be extra officers in the area "to offer reassurance - so please talk to them if you have any concerns or want to provide us with any information". |
| It is thought Ms Ashton was last seen alive by a friend in the Eccles area shortly before 02:00 BST on Saturday | It is thought Ms Ashton was last seen alive by a friend in the Eccles area shortly before 02:00 BST on Saturday |
| Mr Shenton said Cope was still likely to be in Salford and that his family knew police were looking for him. | Mr Shenton said Cope was still likely to be in Salford and that his family knew police were looking for him. |