A Newport man has been charged with murder after a mother-of-four was found dead in the city.
Officers, including specially trained firearms officers, attended a report of an altercation outside a property in St Vincent Road, Newport, in the early hours of Saturday, July 18. Charlene Dowsell was pronounced dead by paramedics a short distance away near Chepstow Road.
Family tribute
Her family have shared a tribute through Gwent Police. The statement reads: "To our beautiful daughter Charlene, mum of four beautiful children. They say time will heal, but time will never change how we as a family feel.
"You're so loved by everyone that really knew you. You have left us broken hearted - we are all in shock. We don't know what to do but we are finding comfort in memories we have of you. You did not deserve what you went through our girl.
"Losing our daughter at such a young age, she was the foundation to our family and without her it’s difficult to know what to do and what comes next. Four children without a mum is just heartbreaking.
"Gone are the days we used to share but in my heart you will always be there. You're at peace now our beautiful girl. Gone but never forgotten."
Charge and appeal
Albert Williams, 66, of Newport, has been charged with murder and remanded into custody.
A Gwent Police spokesman said: "Anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage between the hours of 1am and 3am on Saturday, July 18, is asked to call police on 101, send a direct message on social media, or via the Gwent Police website, quoting 2600229981.
"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or online."
