Woman, 36, who was 'raped and murdered' in a Bury house had just been released from jail after five-year manslaughter sentence for pushing a stranger under the wheels of a moving tram in drunken row

 A woman who police believe was raped and murdered once killed a stranger by pushing him under the wheels of a moving tram, it can today be revealed. 

Charrissa Brown, 36, was rushed to hospital on Wednesday evening after an incident inside a property in Bury, Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester Police, who remain at the scene today, have arrested three men aged 32, 52 and 61, on suspicion of her rape and murder. 

As police continue their investigation into her death, today it can be revealed that Ms Brown, also known by the surname Brown-Wellington, had recently been released from prison after serving a five-year manslaughter sentence.

She was handed the prison term for the killing of Philip Carter in June 2017. Then aged 31, she pushed 30-year-old Mr Cater, who was a stranger to her, between two carriages of a tram at Manchester Victoria Station.

Mr Carter, from Blackley, was crushed by the tram as it pulled away and died at the scene of the incident, which a court later heard took place after the pair had a drunken row. 

After, Brown-Wellington was heard to say: 'I didn't mean it. He got in my face. We were just play fighting.' 

Brown was later charged with murder and ordered to face trial. But she pleaded guilty to manslaughter after being unexpectedly brought before a judge for a pre-trial hearing in October 2017. 

Charrissa Brown, 36, was rushed to hospital on Wednesday evening after an incident at a property in Bury, Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester Police have arrested three men aged 32, 52 and 61, on suspicion of her rape and murder.

Then aged 31, she was arrested after pushing 30-year-old Mr Carter, who was a stranger to her, in front of a tram at Manchester Victoria Station. Mr Carter, from Blackley, was crushed by the tram and died at the scene of the incident, which a court later heard took place after the pair had a drunken row.

Greater Manchester Police have arrested three men aged 32, 52 and 61, on suspicion of her rape and murder. Pictured: Police at the scene

In the 2017 sentencing at Manchester Crown Court, judge Mr Justice William Davis told Brown that although her actions were not unprovoked they were 'completely unnecessary' and 'aggressive'.

'There was more than one victim in this case because the effect of what you did was so dreadful.

'It is merely yet another example of you reacting violently when faced with something you did not like very much,' he said.

Senior officers at Greater Manchester Police described Ms Brown, who had a personality disorder which causes 'impulsive violence', as 'a ticking time bomb' prior to the attack.

'He (Mr Carter) suffered a brutal death all because she lost her temper,' the force said in a statement at the time.

Mr Carter's family meanwhile said he was 'missed every minute of every day', adding in a statement: 'We can try to repair our heartache although no matter how long the sentence is, it will not bring Phil back or make our loss any easier.'

On her release, Brown was made the subject to an extended licence period of three years as a 'dangerous offender'.

According to court records released at the time of her sentencing, Ms Brown had a lengthy criminal record of 65 offences, many of which involved violence.

In 2013, Brown was jailed for four months for criminal damage, assaulting three police officers and using racially aggravated threatening or abusive words or behaviour. On her release from her 2017 manslaughter jail sentence, Brown was made the subject to an extended licence period of three years as a 'dangerous offender'

Senior officers at Greater Manchester Police described Ms Brown, who had a personality disorder which causes 'impulsive violence', as 'a ticking time bomb' prior to the attack on Mr Carter

The tributes come as detectives continue to probe the circumstances behind Ms Brown's death. A post mortem has taken place. Pictured: A forensic team at the scene on Friday

Police and forensic officers at a scene on Gorse Bank, Bury, on Friday. Police have arrested three men on suspicion of rape and murder

In 2013, Ms Brown was jailed for four months for criminal damage, assaulting three police officers and using racially aggravated threatening or abusive words or behaviour.

In April 2017 she was taken to court for fare-dodging on a tram. MailOnline understands Ms Brown had until recently maintained contact with the probation service having finished her manslaughter sentence in July last year.

The revelations come as today tributes have been paid to Ms Brown, including by her mother Sue Brown.

Today she wrote on Facebook: 'RIP my beautiful daughter'. She also urged friends to take flowers to the scene and lay them in memory of her daughter.

Meanwhile, friend Leigh Kelly wrote: 'Rip Charrissa Brown absolutely heartbroken.

'Loads of memories with you.. one of the funniest girls I know.. one day we will have that catch up until then may u rest in peace and be given the best bed in heaven my girl xxx.'  

Another, Marie Joel Bowden-Birkhead, wrote: 'I'm going to fill Facebook full of pics of Charrissa Brown instead of sharing the horrible news that happened to her. 

'She was a legend one in a million I hope ur causing chaos up there babe.'

Faith Kiely added: 'Thinking of you all. Charrissa will always be a woman who I will remember from my teens she was a whirlwind. Made me giggle. Sorry for your loss.' 

The revelation comes as today tributes have been paid to Ms Brown, including by her mother Sue Brown. Today Ms Brown wrote on Facebook: 'RIP my beautiful daughter'

Meanwhile, neighbours told MailOnline how they were aware of Ms Brown's troubled past.

One said: 'Charrissa didn't talk about what happened but everybody knew about it.

'There's a lot of people in and out of there so I'm not sure who actually lived there but she was there a lot.

'It is a real party house and it could be really noisy at times.'

She added: 'Her poor family.'

Another said: 'It's such a shame. Everyone knew what she had done and that she had been in jail for killing the guy by shoving him under the tram.'

The tributes come as detectives continue to probe the circumstances behind Ms Brown's death. A post mortem has taken place. 

Meanwhile neighbours have today described the property in which Ms Brown was found as being a 'refuge'-type home.

Others claimed today the property was regularly used for 'parties'. It is not clear if Ms Brown lived at the property.

Detective Superintendent Kate Atton, from GMP's Bury CID, said: 'I have no doubt that the community are shocked and are worried to hear the news about this incident but I would like to reassure them that we have a dedicated team of detectives investigating and following up various lines of enquiry to establish the circumstances around this lady's death.

'High visibility patrols and local officers will be in the area and available to speak to anyone concerned and we will release more information as soon as we are able to.

'We want to give the lady's family the answers they deserve as they are understandably devastated at the loss and our thoughts remain with them. We'd ask anyone with information to come forward. 

Police have arrested three men on suspicion of rape and murder. Pictured: Officers at the scene on Thursday

The woman, 36, was rushed in an ambulance to hospital on Wednesday evening

Detectives are still probing the circumstances behind her death and a post mortem has taken place

'The team are following up enquiries and have been overnight since the report came into us but anyone who may have any information should contact us - even the smallest bit of information could prove vital.'

Anyone with information can report it online at www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. 

The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in line with normal procedure due to previous police contact.