A MURDERED mum died of multiple stab wounds a post mortem examination has revealed.

The body of 24-year-old Stephanie Bellinger was found with that of her ten-month-old baby Lili in their semi-detached house in Myrtle Avenue, Totton, on Saturday.

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A Home Office pathologist carried out his examination yesterday and the post mortem of the baby's body is due to take place tomorrow.

Police continue the manhunt for their main suspect Anthony Marsh, 21, who has not been seen since the discovery made one of Stephanie's relatives shortly after 9am.

This news comes after his mother made a heartfelt appeal for him to hand himself today.