Mother pays tribute to 'best friend and daughter'

The mother of a 20-year-old woman found dead at a house in Hereford has paid tribute to her best friend and daughter.

Charlotte Holland died with unexplained injuries an an address in Green Street last month.

Her mother Gaynor, said: “In memory of my beautiful, funny, caring, loving daughter - my precious baby girl Charlotte.

“As a mother I never ever expected to have to write something so tragic and heart-breaking as this – my heart is in pieces, and I know many of you who knew Charlotte loved her dearly.

“As most of you know by now my beautiful daughter Charlotte passed away in what I can only describe as completely devastating circumstances.

“The heartache I am enduring at this awful time knows no boundaries. I still cannot and don’t think I ever will accept the loss of my baby girl and best friend.

“We respectfully request that we are allowed to grieve in private as a family at this difficult time.”

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and later released on police bail as investigations continue.