A mother found dead in her own home has been described as having a ‘a heart of gold’ after police arrested a 25 year old man on suspicion of murder.
Kelly Pitt, 44, was discovered by police at a block of flats in Newport, Wales at 11.30am on Friday following reports a woman had been found ‘unresponsive’.
Her neighbours paid tribute to the ‘lovely and honest’ mum as police appealed for more information.
Officers say they are not looking for anyone else in connection to the death in Newport, Gwent following the arrest of the 25 year old man.
Flowers have now been laid at the scene as friends and neighbours have paid tribute to the ‘beautiful’ mum.
Neighbours have paid tribute to ‘lovely and honest’ Kelly Pitt, 44, (pictured) after she was found unresponsive
Neighbours said the mother (pictured) will be ‘missed’ as police appealed for more information
One neighbour said: ‘I’ve lived above her for two years she’s a lovely lady. I can’t believe this has happened. The police took my flowers and laid them by the flat.’
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Another said: ‘I’m going to miss having someone so lovely and honest living next to me. She’ll truly be missed.’
One friend said: ‘I’ve known her since I was a child and she’s always been so lovely which makes my heart break for her even more because she really wasn’t a nasty person.’
Gwent Police are appealing for information after she was found ‘unresponsive’ at around 11.30am on May 12.
Police have arrested a 25 year old man on suspicion of murder after Kelly Pitt was found unresponsive at a block of flats in Newport, Wales
Chief Inspector Virginia Davies said: ‘Officers will be making further enquiries at this time and will remain at the scene as the investigation progresses.
‘It is possible that you may see ongoing police activity in Newport as part of this work, but please do not be alarmed.
‘If you have concerns or information then please do stop and talk with us.’
Ch Insp Davies added the force would be ‘making a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in line with standard procedures’.
Anyone with information should contact police.
