A HEARTBROKEN family has paid tribute to the woman at the centre of a murder probe. 

26-year-old woman Holly Lambert was found unresponsive in the early hours of Monday morning in Ulverston.

Holly was due to marry her partner this year.

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She lived in Ulverston and also had links to Burnley. 

Holly’s family and her partner released the following tribute.

"Holly was the life and soul of the party, lighting up every room she walked into," it said. 

"She had a big heart and loved everyone as everyone who met her loved her. 

"Holly was one of a kind and always made us laugh. She always had a story to tell. 

"Holly will be deeply missed by all of her friends and family, especially mother Stephanie and brother Benjamin. 

"Holly was the most loving and caring person; she was the best person I know. Holly was my best friend, and we were so close for the three years we were together. 

"Holly and I were engaged to be married and were preparing to marry on 5 August 2023. I will miss her terribly every day. Holly I will miss you every day – Your Tigger."

Cumbria Police arrested three people in connection with Holly’s death.

All three have now been released on bail.

Ulverston mayor Michelle Scrogham said: "I can’t begin to imagine what the family and friends of this young woman are going through and my heart goes out to them; we will all be thinking of them and holding our loved ones a little closer today.

“We are all very closely connected here and when something like this arrives on our doorstep it’s too much to comprehend and leaves a sickening numbness.

"On behalf of the town, I’d like to send our deepest condolences to her family."

Detectives are appealing for the driver of a white-coloured saloon taxi that passed Coronation Hall onto New Market Street at 1.26am on Monday morning to contact police as they may be able to help officers with their enquiries.

Officers remain keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what occurred or the moments leading up to it, as well as anyone else with information which may assist detectives.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 13 of 20 February 2023. 

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.