Tragedy as ‘beautiful’ mum, 23, dies in Portsmouth leaving behind daughter, 4 – as man arrested for ‘murder’
TRIBUTES have been paid to a "beautiful" mother who was found dying in the street as a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Jamie Smith, 23, was found with serious injuries close to Portsmouth city centre early on Thursday morning, before the mum of a four-year-old died of her injuries.
A 24-year-old man from the nearby town of Havant has since been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Now, Smith's family has launched a and paid tribute to the beloved young mum.
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.
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"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".
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"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 in Buckingham Street, close to the Chandos Rise tower block, at 4am 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.