Murdered mother Malak Adabzadeh died from head injuries, say detectives

A ‘loving mother’ who was murdered in Stoneycroft last Thursday died from head trauma, police have confirmed.

At around 16:55, emergency services were called to The Green to reports that Ms Adabzadeh, 47, an Iranian woman who lived in the Stoneycroft area, had been found in a house. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Home Office post mortem has confirmed the cause of her death as head trauma.

Two men, aged 21 and 46 who were arrested on suspicion of murder have been bailed with conditions. A third man, aged 57, who was arrested and received treatment in hospital, remains in custody for questioning by detectives.

An extensive investigation is being carried out by police who remain at the scene while forensic examinations continue.

Detectives have previously explained police were keeping an open mind as to the motive, but one of the lines of enquiry is that the motive may have been “for domestic or other cultural reasons”.

Detective Chief Inspector Simon Hurst said: “Our enquiries into Malak’s tragic death continue and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area of The Green on Thursday afternoon who may have seen or heard anything, to get in touch.

“Similarly if you were driving in the area, which is close to the Rocket end of Edge Lane, and have dashcam footage, please review it and let us know if you see anything.

“We’re also keen for anyone who knew Malak from the Iranian community within Liverpool to come forward as a matter of urgency. If necessary, we have an interpreter and language line solutions to getting information to us, and work closely with partners including Liverpool Domestic Abuse Service on 0151 494 2222, Merseyside IDVA services, and Savera UK who can be contacted via 0800 107 0726.

“Any information you hold, however small, could be vital to our investigation. Whether you come forward to us directly or anonymously, through Crimestoppers, please get in touch.

“I’d also ask that anyone with information only provides it in the following ways, and doesn’t comment on social media platforms as this can jeopardise our vital enquiries. Thank you.”

Anyone with information on this incident can contact @MerPolCC, 101 or @CrimestoppersUK, anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 21000820292.