THE family of a woman who died in a London hospital last week, sparking a murder investigation, have paid tribute to her as a loving mother and "a blessing to all who knew her".

A statement from Essex Police says: "We received notification of a woman who had been admitted to a London hospital in a life-threatening condition on Sunday, 10 March after she was found unconscious at an address in Elsenham Crescent, Basildon.

"Sadly, 39-year-old Charlotte Randall died on Thursday, 14 March."

In a statement her family said: "Our beloved, kind-hearted and caring Charlotte leaves an irreplaceable hole in our lives.

"She was the most incredible mother to her four beautiful children and lit up the lives of everyone who had the blessing of knowing her.

"We will forever feel her absence."

The police investigation into her death is ongoing. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder.

Essex Police added: "If you have any information or footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please use the link to send any information to the investigating team: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4201020124Q88-PO2"