A man has been charged with the murder of an “all-round beautiful soul” in Newport.

Kelly Pitt, 44, was a “loving, caring” mother and grandmother, her family said in a tribute.

Officers were called to an address in Newport at around 11.30am on Friday, 12 May, after Ms Pitt was found unresponsive.

Lewis Bush, 25, has been remanded in custody accused of her murder and appeared in front of Newport Magistrates Court today. He is expected to appear again at crown court on Thursday.

“Kelly was a much-loved granddaughter, daughter, sister, mother and grandmother,” her family said.

“She was a loving, caring mother and a devoted nan.”

They said Ms Pitt was “taken far too soon”.

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​”She was an all-round beautiful soul, a lovely person inside and out. She was kind, thoughtful, funny and would help anyone,” they added.

​”We are devastated by what has happened, she was taken in such a painful way which we will never be able to come to terms with.”

Ms Pitt’s family are being supported by specialist officers, Gwent Police say.

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