Tributes to 'much loved' nan found dead in Newport

A 25 year old man is being questioned by Gwent Police following Kelly Pitt's death

44 year old Kelly Pitt was found unresponsive at a property in Newport on Friday
Author: Lauren JonesPublished 16th May 2023
Last updated 16th May 2023

Police have named a 44 year old woman found dead in Newport on Friday as Kelly Pitt.

A 25 year old man is still being questioned by Gwent Police after being arrested on suspicion of murder.

Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service were called to Sandalwood Court at around 11.30am on Friday where the 44 year old was found unresponsive.

Her family have issued the following tribute to her. It said: “Kelly was a much-loved granddaughter, daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She was a loving, caring mother and a devoted nan.

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

"Kelly was taken far too soon and 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.

"We would like to thank the emergency services for such a quick response and the police for supporting us during this difficult time.

"Thank you for all the messages of condolence, we now wish to be left to grieve in private as a family."

Gwent Police are asking anyone with information that could help with their investigation to contact them.

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