TRIBUTES have been paid to Caroline Parry, the woman shot dead in a Newport gun attack.

An inquest yesterday heard that Mrs Parry, 46, was killed by a man believed to be her estranged husband.

Gwent Police found Mrs Parry's body on Seabreeze Avenue, Lliswerry, where she had died with gunshot wounds to her back, said coroner's officer David Arnold at a hearing yesterday.

Friends have created a tribute Facebook page to Mrs Parry entitled 'In Loving Memory of Caroline Parry' which has been liked by more than 100 people.

Deborah Grimaldi described her as "a beautiful friend" and said: "Gonna miss you so much Darey Box... my life will never be the same without you", while Joanne Shelley wrote: "An amazing friend taken too soon, my heart goes out to those left behind."

Another tribute said: “God Bless you Caroline, I will always cherish the great times we had together and the many laughs we shared! You will always be remembered and missed!! R.I.P. love jules xxxx”.