FAMILY, friends and neighbours are paying tributes to a young woman who lost her life along with a man at a home in Holcombe.

Shortly after police announced they were investigating the ‘unexplained deaths’ of two people in the small village between Dawlish and Teignmouth, tributes were being paid on Facebook and social media to Aleasha Sullivan.

A Gofundme page was also set up by grieving friends and relatives.

On its main page it says: ‘As you are aware we have received the devastating news that our beautiful Aleasha Sullivan has passed away unexpectedly.

‘While there remains speculation surrounding her death, we ask you to please consider her family at this time.

‘Aleasha was loved by many, she was a funny, caring, beautiful selfless soul; a mother, daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter, auntie and a friend to anyone she met.

‘She touched the lives of everyone she knew, and made an impact that will never be forgotten.

‘She fought many battles but never lost hope, and was always strong enough to wake up and put her face on to face the new day with that Aleasha courage that we all know and love.

‘We are setting up this go fund me page to give friends and family the opportunity to contribute to her final goodbye and to make sure she gets the send off she deserves.

‘We as a family would like to take this time to thank you for all your kind messages and support we have received at this difficult time.’

Teignmouth county councillor Martin Wrigley said: ‘I am sad to hear the news of the deaths of two people in Holcombe, and my sympathies go out to their friends and relations.

‘Without pre-judging what happened, I hope this isn’t an example of the mental health crisis that is widespread in the region.

‘We must continue our efforts to reach out to our neighbours and friends and encourage people to talk – the long held stigma on discussing how you feel has got to go.’

A police spokesperson confirmed: ‘Police are investigating the ‘unexplained deaths’ of two people found at an address in Dawlish on Thursday, October 21.

‘Officers attended the property in Holcombe at 10.45am following a report of concern for welfare.

‘On arrival officers located the woman deceased at the address.

‘A man was also found deceased within the property.

‘Both deaths are currently being treated as unexplained.

‘Formal identification is yet to be carried out but it is believed that the two people are in their 30s and known to each other.

‘Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding  the deaths.’

You can find the gofundme page for Aleasha at