Tributes to mum-of-two, 26, found stabbed to death in her home as cops quiz man found on nearby cliffs
Natasha Wake, 26, was discovered after paramedics were called to a semi-detached property on Sunday afternoon
TRIBUTES have been paid to a mother-of-two stabbed to death in the suburban home she shared with her children.
Natasha Wake, 26, had suffered multiple stab wounds when she was found by emergency services at her semi-detached house in Bournemouth.
It is not known whether her two children, Kiera, seven, and one-year-old Leon, were in the house at the time of the attack.
Armed police launched a manhunt and a suspect was later arrested at nearby beauty spot, Hengistbury Head.
Police have confirmed that a 26-year-old man arrested in undergrowth close to the edge of 120ft cliffs was known to Miss Wake.
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Forensic teams have been working at Miss Wake's home since she was discovered at 2.40pm on Sunday.
A post mortem examination confirmed she had died from multiple stab wounds.
Miss Wake, known as Tasha, moved to Harley Gardens, a small cul-de-sac in Boscombe, several months ago.
A neighbour described her as a "lovely, happy girl" adding that her children were very happy.
Flowers and tributes have been left at the murder scene.
One message said: "You were such a lovely lady with everything ahead of you. May you rest peacefully."
Another said: "Too young, Tasha RIP. Wonderful mother, sadly missed, always remembered."
Friend Susan Doherty posted on social media: "RIP beautiful Tasha Wake, taken way to soon.
"I only knew you for a short time while in college. You had everything going for you Looks, personality, kindness & 2 gawjus children.
"Who will follow in there mummy's footprints. No one deserves to go this way. & I hope they find the sick person who did this!! Sleep tight angel. X X X"
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Derbyshire, of Dorset police's Major Crime Investigation Team, said: "A major investigation is underway to establish exactly what happened at this address in Harley Gardens.
"From early enquiries it has been established that the victim and arrested man were known to each other.
"I am appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the Harley Gardens area between Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2 to contact Dorset Police as soon as possible."
Chief Inspector Mike Claxton, of Bournemouth police, added: "This is a tragic incident which has deeply saddened and shocked the community."