Woman who died in house was 'fantastic mother'

Elise Mason, 37, died at Rothmans Avenue, Chelmsford, after she was found unresponsive there

A woman who died after being found unresponsive in a house has been described by her mum as a "fantastic mother" who was "loved by everyone".

Essex Police was called to Rothmans Avenue, Chelmsford, just before 05:10 BST on Wednesday, 26 April.

Elise Mason, 37, died at the scene.

Mark Donovan, 38, of Rothmans Avenue, has been charged with murder and appeared for a preliminary hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court via video link.

In a statement issued via Essex Police, which did not name her, Ms Mason's mother said: "I have not only lost my daughter, but I have lost my best friend too.

"Elise was a fantastic mother to her children and she was loved by everybody."

Mr Donovan has yet to enter a plea, but a provisional trial date was set for January 2024.

Police were called to the address in Rothmans Avenue in Great Baddow just before 05:10 BST on Wednesday