Charlene Dowsell, 41, from Maesglas in Newport, died from a stab wound after police and paramedics were called to an altercation on St Vincent Road at around 1.30am on July 18, an inquest opening has heard.
Gwent Coroner's Court was told on Monday that police received a call alerting them to a man and woman fighting, with the woman bleeding. Emergency services attended and, despite first aid attempts, Ms Dowsell was pronounced dead at the scene.
Post-mortem findings
Coroner Rose Farmer said an inquest was being opened because the death was violent. A post-mortem examination carried out by Dr Stephen Leadbeatter gave a provisional cause of death as a stab wound to the left back involving the lower lobe of the left lung, left hemi diaphragm, stomach and left lobe of the liver.
Albert Williams, 66, has been charged with murder in connection with the incident and has been remanded into custody. The inquest will resume on a date to be confirmed pending the completion of criminal proceedings.
Family tribute
In the days following her death, Ms Dowsell was remembered by her family as a "beautiful daughter and mum". Her family's 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."
