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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Claire Hayhurst

Family’s tribute to ‘heroic’ mother killed in Bristol house explosion

  • Jo Shaw, 35, was killed in a house explosion in Bristol, which police are treating as a deliberate act and homicide.
  • Her former partner, Ryan Kelly, 41, also died in the blast, and police are not seeking anyone else in connection with her death.
  • Ms Shaw's family paid tribute, describing her actions as "heroic" for making "the ultimate sacrifice to protect others".
  • Police received a call reporting a domestic incident and saying that Ms Shaw’s former partner had forced entry and was believed to have an explosive device shortly before the blast.
  • Three other people, including a child, sustained minor injuries in the incident, which led to evacuations of neighbouring properties.
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