A mother who died after falling from the seventh floor of a tower block has been described as “vibrant and loving” by her family.

Nicola Redman, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene at Clarendon House, Clarendon Road, in Hove, at juts before 6am on Saturday, Sussex Police has said.

A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

The force said the police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct had been notified “in view of recent police contact with the two people” who the force said were known to each other. 

On Sunday, Nicola’s devastated family paid tribute to her, saying in a statement: “Nicola was the life and soul of the family.

“Full of colour and vibrant, a loving mother to two children and a caring sister and auntie. Life is not going to be the same without her.”

Her son added: “She was a joyful, kind-hearted and beautiful mother who will be greatly missed.”