THE son of a 53-year-old woman who was stabbed to death in Crowthorne on Sunday has paid tribute to an 'amazing mother'.

Phil Pattenden said his mother, who was brutally killed on Sunday night (Oct 2) had been the happiest he had seen her this year after ending treatment for cancer, and demanded justice for her.

A 55-year-old man has been arrested after being discovered with stab wounds at the house in Ellis Road where Ms Pattenden's body was found.

He remains in hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

A post-mortem examination found Jackie had died after being stabbed in the chest.

In a statement, her son Phil said: "It is with great sadness that Jackie, my mother was taken from us too soon.

"She was an amazing mother, sister, cousin, niece and friend; much loved by everyone she came into contact with for her kind, caring and chatty nature.

"We can not comprehend the massive loss that we all feel or even begin to process what has happened because so much is currently left unanswered.

"All we want is to lay mum to rest and give her the send-off she deserves. We also want justice so we can start to begin the grieving process."

Phil went on to describe Ms Pattenden as 'extremely hard working' who had just turned a corner by ending her last round of medication for cancer earlier this year.

He added: "None of us had seen her happier; she had just come off her cancer medication, recently been promoted and seemed to really be getting her life back.

"To be taken away so soon just seems such a massive shame. Mum will now never get to see the day I get married, or live to see the grandchildren that she always wanted, all her efforts went into me/family and she hasn’t got to experience any of these natural joys of life. It is such a huge loss, affecting so many."

Jaqueline, a personal assistant to a psychiatrist at Broadmoor Hospital, was found dead at a home in Ellis Road at around 11.30pm Sunday. 

A 55-year-old man was also found with stab wounds at the home and was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Senior investigating officer, Det Ch Insp Ailsa Kent from Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit, said: “We continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident and our thoughts are with Jackie’s family at this very difficult time.

“I would appeal to anyone who has not come forward as a witness already to please contact us."

A scene watch has been in place at the Ellis Road home since Monday and officers are conducting enquiries in the area. 

Contact the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 with any information.

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