Tributes to mother of seven found fatally stabbed in Coventry as man charged with murder

Tributes have been paid to a mother of seven who was found dead in Coventry.

Pauline Sweeney, described by her family as the "life and soul of every room she walked into", was found with stab wounds at an address in Long Close Avenue on Wednesday.

The 50-year-old was pronounced dead a short time later.

William Brady, 57, who police say was her partner, has been charged with murder and remanded into custody.

He is due to appear in court on Thursday 9 May.

In a statement, Ms Sweeney's family said: "Pauline Sweeney was our mother. She was the life and soul of every room she walked into.

"She was a strong woman who wouldn’t let anything bring her down. We’ll remember her with a tear in our eye and love in our hearts. Rest in peace. Love from your seven children."

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