Tribute paid to woman pulled from Malton river

Lisa Welford was pulled form the river but later died, police said

The family of a woman who was pulled from a North Yorkshire river said she was a "wonderful daughter, mum, auntie and sister".

Lisa Welford, 49, was found in the River Derwent in Malton on 24 April. She was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Vincent Morgan, 47, from Malton is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday charged with her murder.

Ms Welford's family said she would be "sadly missed by all".

Floral tributes have been left by the river bank in Malton

A statement added: "Lisa was a wonderful daughter, mum, auntie, and little sister.

"She had many friends both locally and further afield and will be sadly missed by all.

"We are sincerely grateful and appreciative of all the ongoing support that we have received from the local community.

"We kindly request that the family's privacy is respected at this difficult time."

Anyone with information is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police.