Woman appears in court charged with murder of father-of-six on Christmas Day in Cannock
A woman charged with the murder of a "well-loved" dad who died in Cannock on Christmas Day has appeared in court.
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Police were called by ambulance crews to a home on Elm Road, Norton Canes, at 3.25am to reports of a man in cardiac arrest.
The man, who has since been identified as 31-year-old Louis Price, died at the scene shortly after.
Kirsty Carless, aged 33 and from Cannock, was arrested and later charged with his murder.
She appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Saturday (December 28) where she was remanded in custody, according to Mail Online.
Mr Price was a father to six children, including four daughters and two sons.
He was said to be a keen fisherman and lover of football, having been a life-long supporter of Aston Villa.
'Always had a smile on his face'
In a tribute issued by Staffordshire Police following his death, Mr Price's heartbroken family said: "Louis was well-loved by his family and closest friends. He was a well-known member of the community, always had a smile on his face and brought a positive energy to anywhere he went.
"...As a family we are devastated at losing Louis. Life will never be the same without him, he leaves a huge hole in the lives of everyone who knew him. Christmas is a time we have always spent together as a family, to lose Louis at this time is even harder."
The family went on to request privacy and asked that people "don't speculate" about what happened.
Residents living on Elm Road described their shock following the incident, as one woman said she "couldn't believe" what had happened.
Bouquets of flowers have been left on the street in tribute to Mr Price, who was described by a resident as being a "nice lad".
In a statement on December 27, Staffordshire Police said it has made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to "recent police contact".
The force has set up an online portal where people can leave information alongside video footage to support its investigation. Anyone who can help should visit mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS24L22-PO1
Alternatively, people can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
