27/04/2018

Jolene Corr Dies 16 Months After Attack In Co Down

Tributes have been paid to a mother-of-one after an attack in Downpatrick, Co Down, left her in a coma.

Jolene Corr, 27, sustained severe brain injuries after being assaulted in December 2016.

She died at a hospice on Thursday, 26 April.

In a social media post her sister wrote: "Our beautiful Jolene Corr passed away peacefully in the arms of her mother and surrounded by loved ones at 1.50am.

She added: "Words will never describe how much we all love her and how much we will miss her. RIP with your granny Patsy."

Charges against a 32-year-old man are to be reviewed.

(CD)

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