The grief-stricken sister of a 22-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered in Swansea has paid an emotional tribute to her "little pocket rocket."
Sammy-Lee Lodwig's sister Miakala has issued a statement on behalf of her family after she was found dead at an address in Carlton Terrace, Mount Pleasant , yesterday.
A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the killing.
The statement read: “I loved my sister more than life itself. She has been taken from me and my family too early.
“She was my little pocket rocket who loved animals, especially her dog Rocky. She will always remain in my heart.
“Words cannot express how I feel at this time, I just want my baby girl back, my shooting star.”
The scene in Carlton Terrace yesterday:
The family have requested privacy and to be allowed to grieve in private.
Swansea alleged murder victim Sammy Lee Lodwig was 'such a beautiful young girl'
There was a huge police presence at the scene yesterday, as armed officers were deployed alongside divisional units and the police helicopter.
Senior investigating officer DCI Darren George, of South Wales Police Major Crime Team, said: “This remains very much an active investigation into the murder of Sammy-Lee.
"I would like to again appeal to the local community who may have information in relation to the incident to please come forward and contact the incident room or to contact Crimestoppers in confidence.
“A local 49-year-old man remains in police custody having been arrested on suspicion of Sammy-Lee’s murder.
“I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone who would have been in the Carlton Terrace or Mansel Street areas of Swansea between 8pm on Monday evening and 4am on Tuesday morning.”
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police by calling 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting occurrence 1900144514
