Tribute to 'bubbly' woman found dead in Leicester house

The family of Tarnjeet Riaz, 44, have paid tribute to her

Loved ones have paid tribute to a woman found dead in a house in Leicester, describing her as "the backbone" of her family.

Tarnjeet Riaz's body was discovered in Tarbat Road on Monday.

In a statement, family said Ms Riaz, 44, was "bubbly, caring and a funny character who radiated nothing but happiness".

Raj Sidpara, 50, of Tarbat Road, Leicester, was charged with her murder and has been remanded into custody.

He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday.

Ms Riaz, who was from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and also known by her maiden name Chagger, "adored and looked after" her mother, younger sister and brother, her family have said.

In a statement released on behalf of the police, Ms Riaz's family added: "She took on the responsibility of a father for her siblings and was the backbone of the family.

"She was a bubbly, caring and a funny character who radiated nothing but happiness. She knew the right things to say and do. She was not just a sister or a daughter, she was our best friend.

"A best friend who is no longer with us. It is a cruel world we live in. Tarnjeet will be remembered by many and we're grateful she touched all of our lives.

"We can now only cherish the memories we have of our Tarnjeet. We will all miss her very deeply and we will always love her, RIP our angel."