A British woman was stabbed to death on Boxing Day as she tried to defend her family from intruders.
Emma Lovell, right, died following what police termed a ‘scuffle’ on her front porch in Queensland, Australia Emma Lovell, 41, died as a result of injuries sustained during a home invasion in Queensland, Australia.Queensland Police say the couple were both stabbed after two intruders broke into their home and a ‘scuffle’ broke out on the front porch.and the whole community was said to be ‘in mourning’.
Emma had died from her injuries sustained in the attack, while husband Lee was treated from a non-life threatening stab wound.Speaking outside their home, Lee told reporters: ‘Emma was the glue to my family, she was such a beautiful person.‘We are all just devastated by her loss, it’s senseless.’ Two 17-year-old men have both been charged with one count each of murder, attempted murder and entering a dwelling with intent in company.Loved ones have now paid tribute to ‘the best friend a girl could have’.Christina Lofthouse, 41, Emma’s best friend of 33 years, said: ‘She was the first person I messaged in the morning and the last person I spoke to at night.
‘I’m utterly heartbroken that my best friend is gone and I don’t get to speak to her again, hug her again, laugh with her and cry with her. ‘Her poor daughters, husband, mum, brother and sister. As a family we are heartbroken to lose the best friend a girl could have. We had a friendship like no other.’
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