Man charged with murder after mum killed in front of her two children

A man has been charged with the murder of a mother who was killed in front of her two children in Manchester, police said.

Obert Moyo, 45, has been accused of murdering Perseverance Ncube, who was found with serious injuries in Salford at about 2.40am on Friday. Ms Ncube, 35, had a single stab injury to the chest following the incident in Little Hulton, Worsley, and was taken to hospital, where she died.

Moyo, of Pennington Road, Bolton, has also been charged with possession of offensive weapon. He has been remanded into custody and is set to appear at Bolton Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Ms Ncube's family described her as a "loving and devoted mother who lived for her children, family and friends" in a tribute to her. Greater Manchester Police are appealing to any motorists and residents in the area who may have captured anything that may be of relevance to the investigation on dashcam, CCTV or doorbell cameras to contact the force.

Ncube suffered a stab wound (PA)

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force on 101 quoting log number 236 of November 10. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity - Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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The family tribute by Ms Mcube read: “It is with immense pain that we say goodbye to Perseverance Ncube, also known as Percy to her loved ones. She was a loving and devoted mother who lived for her children, family, and friends. Percy was an active member of her church and had created a beautiful community for herself and her children, but she was cruelly taken from us due to domestic violence.

Tributes at a vigil held for Perseverance Ncube in Little Hulton

“Percy had just celebrated her 35th birthday in October, and her passing has left us with an immeasurable sense of loss. Our focus now is on supporting her children as they continue their journey without their mother. With love from Percy’s family.”

The statement from GMP read: "A 45-year-old man has been formally charged with murder of Perseverance Ncube, who was tragically killed in front of her two children in Salford.

"At around 2.40am on Friday 10 November 2023, officers were called reports of a woman who had been found with serious injuries on Dukesgate Grove in Little Hulton, Worsley. Perseverance was found with a single stab injury to the chest, she was taken to hospital where she sadly died as a result of her injuries.

"Obert Moyo (28/02/1978) of Pennington Road, Bolton has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon. He has been remanded ahead of a court appearance at Bolton Magistrates Court on Monday 13 November 2023."