'Taken too soon': Family pay tribute as woman charged following murder of man, 35, in Coventry

Alfred James Corbett was known as ''Jamie'' to friends and family Credit: BPM Media

A woman has been charged with the murder of a man after he was found with serious injuries in Coventry.

Laura Shanley, 35, was arrested yesterday in Edmund Road and has been charged with the murder of 34-year-old Alfred James Corbett.

Alfred, also known as ''Jamie'' to friends and family, was found just before 4am on Tuesday 17 September in Edmund Road in the Foleshill area of Coventry and later died from his injuries.

Police were called to Edmund Road just after 4am on 17 September Credit: BPM Media

Police believe the 35-year-old Shanley knew Mr Corbett.

She remains in police custody for questioning.

Mr Corbett's family has released a tribute to him, saying: "Jamie, a wonderful and caring soul, was 34 and lived and worked in Coventry.

"He was a loyal, compassionate, loving person whose life was taken too soon.

"His loss is felt so deeply by all who knew him.

"His family are left devastated by his tragic passing and know life will never be the same again.

"The family request privacy at this difficult time as we try to come to terms with what has happened."

Shanley has been remanded to appear before magistrates in Coventry today, 19 August.

West Midlands Police are continuing to ask the public for any information which could help their investigation. They have asked anybody with information to contact the force via 101 or Live Chat quoting log 357 of 17 September.