'Her legacy will live on' - family of midwife Samantha Eastwood pay heartfelt tribute

The family of Samantha Eastwood has issued a further tribute to the midwife, stating her 'memory and legacy will live on'.

The statement focuses on Miss Eastwood's career, which the family reveal was her goal from a very young age.

The family also released a photograph of Miss Eastwood after she graduated as a midwife.

And they thanked 'everyone for their support at this difficult time'.

The body of Miss Eastwood was found in a rural area near Caverswall in Staffordshire, on Saturday, following an intensive police search, eight days after her disappearance.

32-year-old Michael Stirling appeared before magistrates on Monday charged with her murder.