Tributes paid to "beautiful soul" who died after suffering serious head injury at Southampton home

An investigation has been launched after Lisa-Marie Hopkins, of Harcourt Road, Southampton, was found at her address by officers having suffered a serious head injury on Monday, December 29.

The 34-year-old was taken to hospital, where she received treatment, but she died on Sunday, January 4.

Paying tribute to her today (January 20), her family said: “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.”

As part of the investigation, which is being led by the Major Crime Team, police previously charged a man with attempted murder.

More updates to follow.