Man Allegedly Kills University Lecturer

A man has been charged with murdering a woman who was found fatally injured in a street in Plymouth.

Paul Butler, 53, has been charged in connection with the death of Claire Chick, who was a nurse and university lecturer.

The 48-year-old was found seriously injured in West Hoe Road on Wednesday and later died in hospital.

Mr Butler, of Stangray Avenue in the city, is due to appear before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Senior investigating officer Det Insp Rob Smith, of Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “We have specialist officers in place to continue to provide support to Claire’s family.

“Our investigation is ongoing, and I would like to thank the local community for their support whilst we have carried out our inquiries over the past few days.”

In a tribute, the family of the mother and grandmother said: “We are devastated and broken at the loss of our beautiful caring mother.

“She was the most beautiful lively soul and was there for everyone.

“Everyone who knew our mum had so much positive words to say about her.

“She was the life and soul of any place where she was.”

‘Impossibly difficult time’
Ms Chick was a lecturer at the University of Plymouth.

Vice-chancellor Prof Richard Davies said the university had been “shocked and saddened” by her death and “her contribution to Plymouth was significant and deeply felt”.

“She was a respected nurse, lecturer, and personal tutor, ensuring students were supported academically and pastorally,” he said.

“As associate head of school for international in our school of nursing and midwifery, she was closely involved in developing nursing programmes, students and academics in Europe, Africa and Asia.

“As a colleague, Claire’s humour and warmth will be dearly missed by academic and support staff.

“Our thoughts are with Claire’s family and friends at this impossibly difficult time.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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