A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Alison Dodds in Blackpool. The incident unfolded when authorities were alerted to a distressing scene on Redcar Road, where Alison Dodds, a 51-year-old woman, was found lifeless in a flat.
The distressing discovery was reported to the police shortly before 11.00 on Thursday, September 21, 2023. A subsequent post-mortem examination conducted by the Home Office revealed that Alison had succumbed to multiple serious injuries.
In a heartfelt tribute, Alison’s family expressed their profound grief, stating, “We are shook up and upset that Alison has died in this way, it is not the way she should have gone and we all love her and miss her.” The pain and sorrow of her loss are palpable in their words.
The investigation into this tragic incident swiftly led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man residing in Blackpool. Detectives apprehended Alex Hindley of Redcar Road, Blackpool, on suspicion of murder.
The police are continuing to appeal for any information that may aid their ongoing investigation. They encourage anyone who believes they possess relevant information to come forward and assist in this matter. Information can be reported by calling 101 and quoting log number 400 of September 21, 2023.
For those who prefer to provide information anonymously, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted in confidence at 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
