Man, 23, questioned by police after ‘devoted’ mum’s ‘unexplained’ death

A man has been bailed after being arrested for coercive behavior and manslaughter when a mother died suddenly at home.

A family have paid an emotional and loving tribute to a young woman who was ‘beautiful inside and out’.

Hannah Fry, 29, suddenly fell ill after officers had been called to her home on Meadow Croft, Longridge.

She was taken to hospital but she was pronounced dead.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of coercive and controlling behavior and was later further arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

He has been bailed with conditions whilst enquiries continue.

Hannah’s parents Kevin and Sarah Harcup said: ‘We are devastated to announce the tragic and sudden passing of our beloved daughter, Hannah Eidann Fry, on Monday, 13th July.

‘Hannah was our beautiful and only daughter, the light of our lives and the love in our hearts and souls. She was a devoted mother to her two precious daughters, a cherished daughter, granddaughter, sister, and a loyal, loving friend to so many.

‘At just 29 years old, Hannah’s life was far too short. She was not only beautiful inside and out, but also funny, bubbly, witty, and full of life, with a fantastic personality.

‘Hannah had an extraordinary capacity for love, kindness, compassion, and loyalty. She was truly one of a kind, and there will never be another like her.’

‘She will be forever missed, not only by our family but by the countless people whose lives she touched.

‘Her middle name, Eidann, means Gift from God, and she truly was the greatest gift we could ever have received.’

Hannah’s death is currently being treated as unexplained, and enquiries into what led to it are ongoing.

A Lancashire Police spokesman said: ‘A mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been made and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.

‘We understand that this may cause some discussion in the local area, however, this post is about Hannah, and the lovely tribute her family have paid to her today.

‘We ask that you are mindful of all those affected by Hannah’s death, and please refrain from any unhelpful speculation that could only cause further distress to her family.’