A  42-YEAR-old woman has been charged with murder after a father-of-seven was attacked at home in Wolverhampton.

Deavon Harrison, 46, was found seriously injured at a house on Dunstall Hill just before 1pm on 30 December and died shortly after.

Kerry Francis, 42, has been charged with Mr Harrison’s murder and was remanded in custody.

Ms Francis appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on Wednesday and was remanded for a further Crown Court appearance on Thursday.

In a moving statement, Mr Harrison’s mother paid tribute to her ‘beloved son’.

She said: “He will be sorely missed by his entire family. Me, his stepdad, 13 siblings, seven children and one granddaughter. We are extremely devastated, shocked and deeply saddened at this tragic news.

“He was the first-born son of his family. We will love and cherish you always and forever.”

The police are continuing to appeal for information into Mr Harrison’s death.

Det Insp Michelle Cordell, leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with Deavon’s family at this difficult and distressing time.

“Our investigation is progressing quickly, and we’ve been working tirelessly to identify what happened and why. Several lines of enquiry are on-going, and we are putting all of our efforts into identifying those responsible. 

“It’s vital that anyone who’s not already been in touch with us with information does so as soon as possible. 

“I’d like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time who saw anyone acting suspiciously, or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage, to call us straight away. That information could help us get justice for Deavon and his grieving family.”