Tributes paid to a 'beautiful mum taken too soon'

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Rachel Dixon died at the scene of the incident

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Tributes have been paid to a "beautiful daughter, sister, mother and auntie" who died at a seaside property.

Rachel Dixon, 49, died at Skelmersdale Road, Clacton, at 11.30 GMT on Friday 21 March, despite paramedics' best efforts to save her life.

Her family shared a tribute and said: "Our beautiful daughter, sister, mother and auntie, who will be greatly missed by all who was taken away from us far too soon. Please respect our privacy at this time."

Essex Police attended the incident, and Ms Dixon's son, Oliver Grange, who was taken to hospital in a "serious condition," has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Tributes have been paid to Rachel Dixon, 49, who died in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Det Ch Insp Greg Wood added: "My thoughts are with Rachel's family at this incredibly difficult time.

"Our officers will be supporting them while our work continues in this investigation."

Mr Grange, 24, of Skelmersdale Road, Clacton, is charged with murder in connection with this incident.

He is expected to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday, 25 April.

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