Man pleads guilty to Warrington murder
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A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of his former partner in Warrington.
Gavin Shaw appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today, Monday 23 February, where he pleaded guilty to the murder of Michele Kennedy.
The 61-year-old man has been remanded in custody to be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday 2 April.
The charges follow an incident shortly after 4pm on Monday 13 October 2025, when police received multiple reports of an incident at a residential address on Manchester Road in Woolston.
Officers attended the scene and 55-year-old Michele was found with stab wounds outside the address.
Michele was taken to Aintree Hospital by air ambulance; sadly, despite the best efforts of all those involved, she passed away on Saturday 18 October.
Shaw was arrested at the scene of the incident and was subsequently charged with murder.
Following the guilty plea, Detective Inspector Eleanor Atkinson, who led the investigation said:
“This was an exceptionally traumatic incident for all those involved, especially Michele’s family, neighbours and the emergency services who tried to help her following the attack.
“While nothing can ever be done to bring her back, I do hope that the conclusion of this case will bring her family some closure.
“Our thoughts remain with Michele’s family and friends at this time, and we would like to thank them for their cooperation throughout our investigation.”
Following her death, Michele’s family issued the following tribute:
“Michele was a much-loved daughter, mother, sister, auntie and nana.
“She was a larger-than-life character who would leave a lasting impression on all that met her, who would help anyone, was beautiful, strong, fearless and one of a kind.
“The loss of her life has left a massive hole in our family, and we know that her friends and colleagues who were involved in her life will feel the same.
“We would like to offer our extended thanks to all the emergency services that attended the scene and any kind person that tried to help. We will miss her very much.”
Michele Kennedy
