Woman jailed for Derbyshire manslaughter after stabbing her partner

Officers were called to a flat in Frost Avenue in the early hours of 3 April.

When they arrived at around 2am they found Craig Morse, who was 33, with a fatal stab wound.

Tonia Crabtree, 29, of Frost Avenue, Langley Mill appeared at Derby Crown Court this morning.

Following the death of Mr Morse, Crabtree was arrested and subsequently charged with murder.

The 29-year-old later pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Detective Chief Inspector, Sally Blaiklock who led the investigation said: “Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the dignity and courage shown by Craig’s loving family during the course of this investigation.

“Our thoughts go to Craig’s parents, his brothers and sisters, and his children, who have been left with a hole in their lives that no sentence can fill.

“This has been a difficult case and the investigation team have worked hard to bring it to a conclusion.

“It is our hope that today has brought some closure for Craig’s loved ones and that they may now be able to come to terms with his loss in peace.”

Mr Morse’s parents Sarah and Dillwyn Morse publicly paid tribute to their son on Facebook when he died.

Sarah's post read: “I cannot put into words how heartbroken and devastated I am and all my family. Never did I picture losing a son and living in this world without a child.

“You were taken before your time my beautiful boy. So this is for you son, our Craig, forever in our hearts.”