A MUM who was killed while working in an Aldi supermarket died from 'stab wounds to the chest and abdomen', an inquest has heard.

Jodie Willsher, 30, suffered multiple serious injuries and died at the store where she worked when she was attacked four days before Christmas in Skipton. 

Senior Coroner Rob Turnbull opened the inquest at Harrogate Justice Centre in a brief ten minute hearing today.

Detective Sergeant Mark Jackson from Cleveland and North Yorkshire Major Crime Investigation team was called to give evidence.

He said: "On [Dec 21] at approximately 3.30pm a call was recieved reporting a stabbing had occurred.

"There was a male in the store that had been detained by the public and victim laid on the floor covered in blood."

DS Jackson confirmed Mrs Willsher was pronounced dead at the scene.

The inquest heard Dr Mark Egan, who had carried out a post-mortem on the body, had recorded the medical cause of death as 'stab wounds to the chest and abdomen'.

Senior Coroner Rob Turnbull adjourned the inquest due to ongoing legal proceedings in the case.

Mr Turnbull said: "I am now going to declare the inquest opened and adjourned pending investigation."

Neville Hord, 44, has appeared in court accused of Mrs Willsher's murder and is due to appear again at Bradford Crown Court on January 26.

Mrs Willsher's funeral took place on Jan 10 at Christ Church in Skipton which filled to a capacity of 250 with her family and friends adorned in pink.