THE family of a grandmother-of-three who was stabbed to death have launched an appeal to give her an "amazing send-off".

Debbie Twist, from Leigh, died at the age of 47 at a home on Manchester Road on Sunday, March 17 after being stabbed.

Police were called by the ambulance service just before 8pm and found her body.

Debbie leaves behind three children, one son-in-law and three grandchildren.

A GoFundMe crowdfunding appeal has been set up to raise money to help with the costs to pay for her funeral.

A message on the crowdfunding page reads: "Sunday 17th March was the worst day of mine and my family's lives.

"My mum was the best mum and nana ever.

"She loved her children and grandchildren so much.

"She was the most caring women anyone could have met and she meant the world to me and my family.

"She did everything she could for us all.

Leigh Journal:

Debbie Twist

"She was the rock of our family and it is so hard to carry on without her.

"We miss our mum so much and just wish she could walk through the door but we know that she won't

"My mum was an amazing woman and me and my family want her to have the most amazing send off, and be able to have the most amazing last journey with us all."

A murder investigation surrounding Debbie's death is ongoing.

Last week, a 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

A 37-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has also been bailed pending further enquiries.

A 25-year-old man was taken to hospital with arm injuries. He has since been released and is recovering at home.

If you have any information about the incident contact police on 0161 856 8797 quoting reference number 1,994 of March 17, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

To donate to the crowdfunding page click here.