'Darling' mum-of-4 found 'murdered' in home alongside partner as cops arrest man
A mental health nurse who was killed in a suspected double murder alongside her boyfriend in a "frenzied attack" has been described as a "darling" who will be "treasured forever".
Katie Higton, 27, was named by police as the woman who was found dead at a property in Dalton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire yesterday.
The mum-of-four and her boyfriend were found by police at 9.53am suffering serious injuries in what police described as an "exceptionally serious offence" with a "bladed weapon".
Steven Harnett, 25, was named as the second victim of the double murder and was described as having a "heart of gold."
A neighbour told the Mirror: "He had a heart of gold. He was always outside his house."
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Steven Harnett was named as the man who was found dead at a property in Dalton, Huddersfield on May 15Steven, who was said to be a dad to a little girl, was remembered as a loving father.
One wrote on Facebook: "RIP Steven I will always make sure [name redacted] knows who you are you loved her with all your heart and I will always make sure she knows she is daddy’s favourite girl."
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time.
A local said: “Apparently it was a frenzied attack. It’s just shocking and I can’t get my head around it.”
Katie had been out to the cinema the night before while her mum stayed home to watch the kids, locals told the Mirror.
Tributes left at the scene described Katie as an "angel".
One read: "To Katie, RIP my darling we love you no more suffering, remembered always."
A second said: "Katie, I am so sorry for how things have ended I can't believe it."
Flowers left at the scene in Huddersfield (PA)A third added: "RIP angel, memories forever, treasured forever and never forgotten."
Katie Higton's ex-brother and sister-in-law placed flowers on behalf of her two eldest children at a police cordon close to where she was killed.
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The man, who did not want to be named, said: "Katie was an incredible mum, loving, caring and she absolutely doted on her children.
"It's an incredibly upsetting and distressing situation for her family and children.
"She was a well-loved character within the area. We're all absolutely devastated and so are her children."
Police officers were called to a serious incident in a residential area of Huddersfield (MEN MEDIA)The woman told reporters at the scene: "She was so funny, so lovely, she was the most amazing mum, she absolutely loved her children.
"She was a very big part of our family, she was a really good person, she cared for everyone.
"She didn't deserve this. We're all extremely heartbroken and in shock at what's happened and we don't know how to deal with it."
Neighbours today told of their shock at the grim incident after emergency services flooded the street yesterday.
One said: "I really can't believe it. This area 20 odd years was unpleasant, but over the last decade or so it's gone really nice.
"You don't expect a murder in your street, certainly not a double murder. I'm shocked, but it makes sense because there was forensic vans, an air ambulance and it was swarming with police yesterday."
Two people have been found dead in a Huddersfield house (Yorkshire Live)A police spokesperson said today: "The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is continuing to pursue a wide range of active enquiries into the murder of Katie and Steven at a house on Harpe Inge in Huddersfield overnight between Sunday (May 14) and Monday (May 15).
While formal post-mortems are yet to be conducted both victims had received multiple injuries believed to have been inflicted by a bladed weapon.
"Specially trained officers have been supporting their families today and would ask their privacy is respected at what is clearly a dreadful time.
"Police activity remains ongoing at nearby locations to Harpe Inge as part of enquires connected to the murder and local NPT officers continue to conduct reassurance patrols."
Yesterday, Detective Superintendent Marc Bowes of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “This has clearly been an exceptionally serious offence and I can promise residents that a full investigation is ongoing into the murder of this man and woman.
“We are conducting extensive enquiries at the scene and at other locations in the Dalton area as we investigate the circumstances of what took place.
Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 referencing police log 408 of 15 May.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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