Mum-of-three died after being ‘attacked’ outside hotel while on holiday
A mum-of-three with a ‘heart of gold’ died after being ‘attacked’ outside of a hotel while on holiday.
Jillian Hughes, 57, was visiting the Isle of Man when she was killed on Friday.
She was stood outside the Palace Hotel on Central Promenade in Douglas when the attack occurred.
John Meadows, 53, has been charged with manslaughter.
Tributes have been paid on social media to Jillian following the news of her death.
One friend said: ‘How can this even be real? You were the most beautiful woman to walk this earth, an amazing mum to your three girls, a fabulous nan and a true diamond of a friend to me. You were there for everyone!
‘I will miss my rosary beads from around the world because no matter where you went you always brought me a set home. This is not a goodbye because I’ll see you when I get there. May you rest in eternal peace Jill.’
Another friend said: ‘Heartbroken for them. Such a lovely woman, had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. Loved by everyone. Sleep peacefully.’
One friend wrote: ‘Heartbroken, my best friend from school. Heart of gold. We always had a catch up when we saw each other and a laugh. Sleep peacefully Jill Hughes, going to miss your smile and laugh. Thinking of your lovely family.’
A fourth said: ‘So sad. The most thoughtful, lovely woman I know. RIP Jill thinking of your girls, and grandchildren and family. Heartbreaking news.’
Detective Superintendent Stephen Maddocks said: ‘I am interested to hear from anyone who saw the man and woman in their 50s, together with another man and woman in their 20s, who had a small child with them.
‘I am particularly interested to hear from anyone who saw the group as they passed the Castlemona Shops and their actions as they passed the Palace Hotel & Casino, which is where the Majestic Chinese Restaurant is located and the patrons inside the restaurant may well have witnessed an altercation between them.’
He continued: ‘Again, I appeal to any vehicle driver, either a member of the public or a taxi driver travelling along Central and Queens Promenade between 9pm and 10pm who may have dash cam footage to come forward.
‘Specialist Police Family Liaison Officers are supporting the family at what is a very difficult and sad time.’
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