A man is to appear in court charged with the murder of Perseverance Ncube. The 35-year-old was stabbed to death in front of her two young children in Salford in the early hours of Friday.
Obert Moyo, 45, of Pennington Road, Bolton has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Bolton magistrates' court on Monday.
Ms Ncube - known as 'Percy' to friends, family and neighbours - died after suffering a single stab wound to the chest on Dukesgate Grove in Little Hulton at 2.40am.
Her children are believed to have rushed to her as she lay dying in the street. READ MORE: 'We had a real angel living with us': Heartbreaking vigil held for 'angel' mother at centre of Salford murder probe READ MORE: Man injured after fireworks and bottles thrown at train station as police appeal for information In a tribute Ms Ncube's family said: "It is with immense pain that we say goodbye to Perseverance Ncube, also known as Percy to her loved ones.
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