Tributes have been paid to a dad killed in a suspected attack in his own home on Christmas Day.
Police in Staffordshire were called to the home of Louis Price yesterday (December 25) following a report that a man had suffered a cardiac arrest. They attended the property on Elm Road, Norton Canes, at around 3.25am.
Price, in his 30s, lived at the property with his parents. Officers found Mr Price gravely injured. The dad died at the scene despite paramedics' best efforts.
Investigators have since arrested a 33-year-old woman from Cannock on suspicion of murder, and she is in custody, the Mirror reports.
A resident living nearby, who asked not to be named, said her heart "goes out" to the man's parents, who were told news of his death while taking an annual holiday. She told the Daily Mail: "His poor parents were away on holiday when it happened. They usually go away to the Maldives for Christmas and that may have been where they were."
"They will be absolutely devastated and my heart goes out to them." The woman said the community has been rocked by the news, adding: "It has shocked and saddened the whole little community here. It is beyond belief."
People have shared heartfelt tributes to Mr Price and his family online since the news broke this week. One social media user said the dad was "a beautiful guy", with another adding: I am in utter shock this has happened! You didn't deserve this. Always there when I needed you! Thankyou for always having my back and making me laugh!" And a third added: "RIP to Louis Price another good lad gone too early.""
Another user posting on Facebook paid tribute to the dad, adding they were "shocked" by the news. They wrote: "Rest in peace Louis Price. Proper shocked me this one." Police have erected a scene at the address as the investigation continues which they expect will "remain for a number of days", and a post-mortem was scheduled to take place earlier today
Investigators have also issued an appeal for knowledge of the incident, asking people to contact them via the police non-emergency number 101 or the Major Incident Public Portal if they heard anything. Anyone who wishes to provide information anonymously can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
