Man remanded on murder charge as family pays tribute to 'adoring mother'
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering an "adoring mother".
Last updated 10th Nov 2020
Kimberley Deakin was found stabbed to death in Leigh Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, at around 4.45pm on Friday, Staffordshire Police said.
Lewis Crofts, 39, was remanded into custody after appearing at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Monday charged with murder, the force added.
Ms Deakin's family are being supported by trained officers.
The 29-year-old's relatives said: The family cannot express in words their sorrow and pain at losing their beloved Kim.
She was kind, caring and loved by many.
Kim had recently become an adoring mother to Ava and can never be replaced in our hearts.
We would like to ask for privacy to be allowed to grieve in peace.''
Crofts, of Lytchett Drive, Broadstone, Dorset, will appear at Stafford Crown Court on Wednesday.
Police have appealed for anyone with any information to message them on Facebook or Twitter quoting incident number 430 of 6 November, call 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.