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‘KILLER’ GIRLFRIEND

Girlfriend, 23, who ‘murdered young dad, 22,’ is pictured as family, friends and football club pay tribute to him

THIS is the first picture of a girlfriend accused of murdering a young dad who died after being stabbed in the chest.

Bradley Lewis, 22, was rushed to hospital from the house in Kingswood, South Gloucs, on Friday night following an "incident".

Abigail White is charged with murdering Bradley Lewis
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Abigail White is charged with murdering Bradley LewisCredit: Facebook
She is due to appear in court today
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She is due to appear in court todayCredit: Facebook

Sadly he couldn't be saved and was declared dead in hospital the next day.

A post mortem revealed Bradley died from a single stab wound to the chest.

His girlfriend Abigail White, 23, has now been charged with murder.

She spoke only to confirm her name, date of birth and address when she appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court today for a brief hearing.

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White, who wore a grey sweat top and jogging bottoms, was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing on Wednesday at Bristol Crown Court.

The development comes after Bradley's family released a heartbreaking tribute to the dad.

They said in a statement: "Our wonderful much-loved son Bradley, taken from us too early.”

Devastated pals also paid tribute following the tragedy.

One said: "We lost a fantastic, beautiful person without saying goodbye.

"I hope he knows just how much and how many people loved him."

A second described him as a "lush boy", adding: "So sad you were taken from this earth."

Another said: "Your family will miss you so much and those beautiful children of yours are going to miss you so much my brother.

"You have grown to be the man everyone wanted you to be, so respected and loved."

Hanham Athletic Football Club (HAFC) also released a statement to Bradley, who played as a reserve.

They said: "HAFC are deeply saddened to advise that one of our reserve team players, Brad Lewis, passed away.

"We remembered Brad with a minutes' silence before our fixture yesterday.

"Our deepest condolences to all of Brad's family and friends.”

Police were scrambled to the home on Friday night following an "incident".

The victim’s family are being supported by specially-trained officers as the investigation continues.

White-suited forensics officers were going into Bradley's home over the weekend.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "A 23-year-old woman has been charged with murder after a man died in hospital following an incident at a house in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, on Friday night.

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"Abigail White, of Chipperfield Drive, Kingswood, has been remanded in custody to appear before Bristol Magistrates’ Court today (March 28).

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"She has been charged with the murder of 22-year-old Bradley Lewis. His family have been updated on this development in our investigation."

The pair have children together
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The pair have children togetherCredit: Facebook
Bradley was found at home following an 'incident'
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Bradley was found at home following an 'incident'Credit: Facebook
Police were given extra time to quiz Abigail
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Police were given extra time to quiz AbigailCredit: Facebook
Tributes have flooded in for Bradley
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Tributes have flooded in for BradleyCredit: BPM
Police outside the home in Gloucestershire
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Police outside the home in GloucestershireCredit: BPM