A 21-year-old woman has died after being attacked in the street in a suspected case of domestic violence.

Emergency services were called to Fitzwilliam Street in Huddersfield at 6.12pm on Thursday but Ms Fields was pronounced dead at the scene, West Yorkshire Police said.

Paul Crowther, 35, from Birstall, was charged on Sunday with the murder of Bethany Fields and with possession of a knife.

In their tribute, Ms Fields's family said: "The life of Bethany, who was a beautiful, talented, ambitious, intelligent, kind, giving, and loving daughter, was tragically taken from her.

"A daughter, who any parent would have been proud of, much loved and respected by all - family, friends, work colleagues and fellow students."


The family said Bethany "had a bright future ahead of her" and "was musically gifted".

They remember her as having "a wonderfully pleasant nature, with a love of nature, plants and animals".

Ms Fields, from Leeds, studied environmental geography at university and worked with a charity for people with physical and learning difficulties, an action her family say "brought much joy and pleasure into other people's lives".

Her family went on: "She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten, forever in our hearts and thoughts.

"Heaven has gained the brightest star of them all. Thanks to everyone for the support. It is very much appreciated."

A police statement said: "Police continue to believe the incident was domestic-related."