Lanterns were released from a Suffolk beach in memory of a "shining star" mother who died after a stabbing in Ipswich. Emergency services were called to Burrell Road shortly after 7.10pm on Tuesday, August 6 following reports a woman had been stabbed.

The victim, who was later named as 26-year-old Courtney Mitchell, suffered serious injuries and died a short time later in hospital. Courtney Mitchell (Image: Suffolk police) READ MORE: Floral tributes left at scene of Ipswich stabbing In a tribute the family of Ms Mitchell said: "No amount of words can comprehend what type of person Courtney was but we will try to share some of her light. "Her contagious smile lit up any room and her laughter was the sweetest sound in our home.

Her kindness had no limits, she was always there for everybody, family, friend or stranger. "Courtney was a great mum with two beautiful sons and one beautiful daughter who love her immeasurably. We miss you and you are forever in our hearts and as a family we are completely and utterly devastated and broken.

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