A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a father of six on Christmas Day. Kirsty Carless, 33, of Cannock, has been charged over the death of Louis Price, 31, Staffordshire Police said.
Officers were called to a report of a man in cardiac arrest at a property on Elm Road in Norton Canes, near Cannock, at around 3.25am on Wednesday. Despite medical efforts, Mr Price died a short time later. Carless is due to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Saturday.
Police previously confirmed that a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following recent contact. In a statement on Friday, his family described him as a “well-known member of the community” who was “well-loved” and always smiling.
They said: “He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could. Louis was a devoted fisherman, he had a passion for fishing and regularly went away on trips with friends and family. He loved football, he played for a team and was a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa.”
Anyone with information that may help inquiries has been asked to contact police through their online portal or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.