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Family and friends have paid a heartbreaking tribute to a bride-to-be who was found dead on a street.
Described as the "life and soul of the party," Holly Lambert, 26, was found on a street in the County Square area of Ulverston, Cumbria on Monday.
Emergency services were called shortly before 1.30am, but Holly sadly died. Now, tributes have been paid to her by her family.
In a statement, her fiance and family said: "Holly was the life and soul of the party, lighting up every room she walked into. 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.
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Three people were arrested and have been released on bail (Getty Images/iStockphoto)"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.
"I will miss her terribly every day. Holly I will miss you every day – Your Tigger."
"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 5th August 2023."
Friend Sarah Braithwaite added that Holly was a "lovely" person with a "good sense of humour", and added that her family and friends were "devastated" by the loss.
She said to the Mirror: "We knew her since 2012... we all went to college with her, me and two others were really close with her.
"She was such a lovely person and had a good sense of humour, she was so nice to us all especially to my sister."
She added: "All I can say is she was such a lovely character."
A 40-year-old woman and two men aged 28 and 61 were arrested on suspicion of murder and have since been released on bail.
Police are appealing for information and hope to speak to the driver of a white-coloured saloon taxi.
The vehicle passed Coronation Hall onto New Market Street at 1.26am, and the force hoped to speak to the driver in case they had information that could help them with the investigation.
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A force spokesperson said: "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."