A woman has now been charged with murder after Paul Hanson was stabbed at his village home just three days after Christmas.
Teresa Hanson, aged 53, of West Cowick has been charged and remanded into custody to appear at Hull Magistrates Court today following the death of the father-of-two.
Police were called to a property on Little London Lane on December 28 following reports that the 54-year-old had sustained a stab wound.
Although Paul was taken to hospital, he shortly died after the incident.
Police then confirmed that a woman, aged 53, was arrested on suspicion of murder and remained in police custody whilst enquiries continued.
Paul Hanson, 54, suffered a stab wound during an incident at a property in West Cowick, Snaith
Forensic teams visited the scene of the semi-detached, cream rendered house on December 29
Forensic teams visited the scene of the semi-detached, cream rendered house on December 29.
A 12-reg VW Golf convertible and a small Vauxhall van with the livery of a construction firm could be seen on the drive of the house.
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Humberside Police said there was no wider risk to members of the public, but officers would remain in the area over the coming days.
A spokesperson said: ‘A man who sustained a fatal stab wound at a property in West Cowick on Wednesday 28 December has been named by his family as Paul Hanson, aged 54.
‘We were called to reports of an injured man at a property on Little London Way, West Cowick in Snaith at 7.15pm.
‘Paul Hanson, aged 54 was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment, but sadly he died shortly afterwards.
Police were called to a property on Little London Lane just three days ago following reports that the 54-year-old had sustained a stab wound
‘Paul’s family continue to be supported by specialist trained officers and have asked for privacy at this time.’
Previously, Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Burnett added: ‘We understand that news of a tragic incident such as this will cause shock and concern to people in the village and surrounding areas.
‘However, I wish to reassure people that this was an isolated incident between people who were known to each other and, as such, there is no wider risk to members of the public.
‘Officers will remain in West Cowick over the coming days whilst we continue with our investigation, and a scene guard will remain in place.’
