Man charged with the murder of "kind and caring" woman who died from serious head injury

Officers attended an address in Harcourt Road, Southampton, just after 7.30pm on Monday, December 29, where Lisa-Marie Hopkins was discovered with a serious head injury.

The 34-year-old was taken to hospital, but she died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, prompting a police investigation.

Kevin Pead, of The Avenue, Southampton, was previously charged with attempted murder and remanded in custody after appearing at court.

Following consultation with the CPS, he has now been charged with murder after appearing at Southampton Crown Court today (January 20).

The 45-year-old is next due to appear in court on Thursday, February 19.

Lisa-Marie’s family have today (January 20) released a tribute saying: “Lisa-Marie was a beautiful soul and full of life, with great determination. She would always help others, no matter what she was going through.

“Lisa-Marie was a kind and caring daughter who also loved her children so much. She is sadly missed.”

More updates to follow.