Tragedy as ‘beautiful’ mum, 23, dies in Portsmouth leaving behind daughter, 4 – with man, 24, arrested for ‘murder’
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “beautiful” mother who died in Portsmouth as a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Jamie Smith, 23, was found with serious injuries close to the city centre early on Thursday morning, before the mother of a four-year-old died of her injuries.
A 24-year-old man from Havant has since been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Now, Smith’s family has launched a GoFundMe and paid tribute to the beloved mother.
Smith’s older sister Jodie Tucker has launched the fundraiser to help with funeral costs and pay tribute to her younger sibling.
In the post, Tucker said her sister “was tragically taken from us in the worst way, losing her life at the hands of another.
“She leaves behind a daughter just four years old and an entire family that will forever be heartbroken.
“I would like to help my mum give Jamie the best send off possible. If you can help in any way it would be greatly appreciated,” Tucker wrote.
The fundraiser had nearly £2,000 of its £5,000 target within just two hours at the time of writing.
A police spokesman said Smith was found with serious injuries before later dying.
“She was taken to hospital in a critical condition and subsequently died from her injuries. Her family has been informed,” the spokesman said on Thursday evening.