Family devastated by woman's roadside death

Kirsty Ireland's family described her as a "loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend"

The family of a woman whose body was found next to a major road have said they are "devastated".

Police were called in the early hours of 17 September after the body of Kirsty Ireland, 52, was discovered beside the A47 at Dereham.

Norfolk Police said she died following a collision.

Her family have asked for anyone with information that may help the police to please come forward.

The A47 had to be closed in both directions near Dereham in Norfolk at 00:30 BST but was reopened fully at 11:10.

Mrs Ireland family said in a statement: "We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful daughter Kirsty, who was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

"Words cannot comprehend the devastation we feel and Kirsty's loss leaves a huge hole in our lives that could never be filled."

Three people arrested in connection with the collision remain on police bail until 9 December.