Family 'broken' over death of 'kind-hearted' mum

The family of a woman who died after being struck by a lorry in Brixham have described her as "kind-hearted".

Lyn Anthistle, 69, from Brixham, died at the scene of the incident on Brewery Lane at about 15:40 GMT on Wednesday, police said.

Her daughter Mary-Anne Allwood said her mother was the kind of woman who made people feel heard and cared for.

"My mum was such a kind-hearted, down-to-earth woman who would take time and care to listen and help others," she said. "We, as a family, are totally broken and it still does not feel real that she has been taken in such tragic circumstances."

Ms Allwood said the family "appreciate all the lovely comments from those who knew her and appeal to anyone who may have even the smallest piece of information, even if you think it feels irrelevant, to please contact the police".

"We need to know what happened," she added.

Devon and Cornwall Police said they are gathering evidence and urged anyone who walked or drove through the area at the time to get in touch, especially drivers with dashcam footage.

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