Family pays tribute to father-of-six who died on Christmas Day in Staffordshire

A man who died on Christmas Day has been named as Louis Price, a 31-year-old father of six.

Police were called to a report of a man in cardiac arrest in Norton Canes, Staffordshire, at about 3.25am on Wednesday.

They said he died a short time later – but his cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Staffordshire Police have been given more time to question a 33-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder on 25 December.

Mr Price’s family have paid tribute to the 31-year-old, describing him as a “well-loved” and “well-known member of the community, [who] always had a smile on his face and brought a positive energy to anywhere he went”.

Their statement continued: “He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could. Louis was a devoted fisherman, he had a passion for fishing and regularly went away on trips with friends and family. He loved football, he played for a team and was a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa.

“As a family we are devastated at losing Louis. Life will never be the same without him, he leaves a huge hole in the lives of everyone who knew him. Christmas is a time we have always spent together as a family, to lose Louis at this time is even harder.”

Mr Price is survived by his parents, brother, sister and his six children.

“He has four daughters and two sons who he loved dearly,” his family said. “Louis had a big heart, he loved those closest to him.

“As a family, we would like to ask people to respect our privacy during this difficult time and we ask that people don’t speculate about what has happened.”

Staffordshire Police confirmed a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following recent contact.