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Tributes paid to 'caring' teacher who died in Sussex village attack Tributes paid to 'caring' teacher who died in Sussex village attack
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Amy Appleton, 32, killed during pre-Xmas incident in which another woman also died Amy Appleton, 32, and another woman were killed in incident before Christmas
A young teacher who was killed in a West Sussex village the weekend before Christmas has been described as “a rock for her family, a rock for her friends”, who always thought of others before herself.A young teacher who was killed in a West Sussex village the weekend before Christmas has been described as “a rock for her family, a rock for her friends”, who always thought of others before herself.
Amy Appleton, 32, was killed with 76-year-old Sandy Seagrave on Hazel Way, Crawley Down, on Sunday 22 December. It is believed Seagrave, who lived close by, tried to intervene after Appleton was attacked.Amy Appleton, 32, was killed with 76-year-old Sandy Seagrave on Hazel Way, Crawley Down, on Sunday 22 December. It is believed Seagrave, who lived close by, tried to intervene after Appleton was attacked.
Sussex police said a 37-year-old man, who was found seriously injured at the scene, remained on life support in a critical condition. Police said the suspect was known to one of the women.Sussex police said a 37-year-old man, who was found seriously injured at the scene, remained on life support in a critical condition. Police said the suspect was known to one of the women.
Appleton, a teacher at nearby Copthorne Church of England junior school, was described by her family as a “beautiful, caring daughter, sister and friend”.Appleton, a teacher at nearby Copthorne Church of England junior school, was described by her family as a “beautiful, caring daughter, sister and friend”.
A tribute added: “Amy had an amazing personality. She was such a strong, positive person who always smiled. She was a rock for her family, a rock for her friends and most of all a rock for herself. Amy always thought of others before herself.”A tribute added: “Amy had an amazing personality. She was such a strong, positive person who always smiled. She was a rock for her family, a rock for her friends and most of all a rock for herself. Amy always thought of others before herself.”
It added: “Amy led the life she was destined to fill, following her passions. Her school will be missing an incredible, dedicated teacher, she gave 110% to her pupils. Her light will always shine in our lives but a hole has been left with broken hearts.It added: “Amy led the life she was destined to fill, following her passions. Her school will be missing an incredible, dedicated teacher, she gave 110% to her pupils. Her light will always shine in our lives but a hole has been left with broken hearts.
“The whole family would like to send heartfelt thanks for all kind messages and thoughtful tributes. Keep shining our girl, you will forever be in our hearts.”“The whole family would like to send heartfelt thanks for all kind messages and thoughtful tributes. Keep shining our girl, you will forever be in our hearts.”
Seagrave’s family described her as “one of a kind, an eccentric character who was stubbornly independent, feisty, brave and not afraid of anything”.Seagrave’s family described her as “one of a kind, an eccentric character who was stubbornly independent, feisty, brave and not afraid of anything”.
Sussex police have not yet released details of how the two women died, but said it was not a knife attack.Sussex police have not yet released details of how the two women died, but said it was not a knife attack.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.