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Man in murder probe remembered as 'beautiful soul'

Vanessa PearceWest Midlands
News imageWest Mercia Police A smiling Joe Miller stands in front of a sign reading Black Sabbath Bridge. He has slicked back hair and a large bushy beard. He is wearing glasses and making the heavy metal sign on the horns with his right hand. West Mercia Police
Joe Miller's family described the 31-year-old as a 'beautiful soul'

A 31-year-old man, who died at a property in Worcestershire on Monday, has been described by his family as a "beautiful soul".

Jo Millard was found unresponsive at a house on Oak Apple Close in Stourport at about 09:50 BST on Monday, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 36-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail, said West Mercia Police.

"Our family is broken at the loss of our beautiful Joe," his mum said in a statement issued by police on behalf of the family.

News imagePolice in white overalls are outside a house in Oak Apple Close. The road has houses on both sides and cars parked in the street and in driveways. An officer can be seen in a hi-vis jacket further away.
Joe Millard was pronounced dead at a property on Oak Apple Close

"Joe lived life to the full and always had a smile on his face," she said. "He was always there for you when you needed him".

She added he was "loved by many" and his loss would be felt by everyone that knew him.

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