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.
Jamie Smith, 23, has died of her injuries while a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder
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.
“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.
Others paid tribute to Smith on social media, remembering their “beautiful girl”.
“So sad to hear the someone you used to be best friends with when we were younger has been taken at such a young age. Rest in peace Jamie Smith, you will never be forgotten,” said one distraught friend.
“Will cherish our drunken memories down Southsea forever,” said another.
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.
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