Tributes to Dales woman, 37, stabbed to death in village street

THE family of a Yorkshire Dales woman stabbed to death in the street tody paid tribute to a "wonderful mother, daughter and sister".

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Mar 2010, 20:42 BST

Updated 13th Mar 2010, 22:56 BST

Tracy Dryden, 37, a nurse and mother of two from Ingleton, was attacked yesterday morning on School House Lane in Halton, Lancaster.

Police and paramedics were called to the scene at 8.30am following reports of an "incident" between a man and a woman.

Mrs Dryden, who was completing a Phd, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family tonight issued a statement, saying: "Tracy was a loving and wonderful mother, daughter and sister.

"She had many friends and real enthusiasm for walking, swimming, running and climbing with her sons.

"She was completely dedicated to her two children, whilst at the same time working and completing her Phd.

"She will be dreadfully missed by us all and is an irreplaceable part of all our lives."

John Dryden, 43, of Thacking Lane, Ingleton, North Yorkshire, was charged with murder and will appear at Lancaster Magistrates' Court on Monday.