Murder victim Margaret Harris, 74, rarely left the home where she died because she suffered from agoraphobia

A FORMER work colleague of murdered Sharon Harris revealed her mum Margaret - also killed - would not have been able to escape, because she was agoraphobic.

Sharon Harris, 55, worked for more than 30 years with Salter Housewares - now known as FKA Brands.

The dedicated office worker even won an award recently for never taking a day off.

It has also been revealed that Margaret Harris suffered from agoraphobia - and did not like to leave her home.

Her husband David had bought a campervan so the family could go on holiday - his wife only having to walk a few steps to the door of the vehicle.

A former colleague said: "It's absolutely awful.

"I was so upset when I heard the news.

"Sharon was such a lovely lady. Nothing was too much for her.

"She was so reliable. She had worked for the company for over 30 years and knew so many things at the firm she was a 'go to' person for anything.

"She would always be glad to help - she was a truly wonderful person - a company person.

"She even won an award and vouchers as she never had a day off. That's the sort of person she was.

"She worked in customer services for a while and also in the post room and dealt with complaints. She even showed people around the building. She did a bit of everything.

"Her brother Chris worked at the firm as well in the warehouse at one stage."

Tracy added: "They were a very close family.

"Sharon and her brother were always together when they were both at the company. They looked out for each other.

"Sharon never married or anything. I don't remember having boyfriends.

"Her mum used to a football pools round but she had agoraphobia.

"That's why they bought the campervan. It was so she only had to walk a few steps to the door at the back and get in so she could leave the house and go on holiday to places like Devon.

"It is an absolute tragedy."