Shelter Turned Nightmare | Manchester News

A man who found shelter with a kind stranger ended up brutally stabbing her and her daughter in their home—leaving both critically injured. The mother, awakened by violent prods, discovered 57-year-old David Alder wielding a bloody knife, demanding “Where is it?” Alder, battling paranoid schizophrenia and addiction, had been living with them for months. Though the night before seemed calm—even with him smiling at TV—the attack was sudden and horrific. When the daughter’s partner rushed in, Alder turned his rage on her. The mother tried to call police, but he smashed her phone. Despite having been known to mental health services since 2009, no timely intervention occurred. Alder has no memory of the attack—he wasn’t high or drunk. Sentenced to a restricted mental health order, he’ll be monitored to protect the public. The mother, heartbroken, says she can never forgive him—and blames delayed care for nearly costing her daughter her life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f9095a1d9d2f77fd