TRIBUTES have been paid to a “devoted” mother of four who was allegedly murdered at a home in front of children.

Alison Bowen, 41, was seriously assaulted in the horror in the Kingswood area of Bristol on Monday afternoon.

Police have charged Darryl Bowen, 43, with her murder.

Tributes have now flooded in for Alison, who ran an independent Christian school.

Her family said: “Alison was a devoted and caring daughter, sister, wife, and mother to four very much loved children. They are appreciated by all who know them.

“Alison always radiated a very loving, encouraging, and positive nature not only to everyone who knew her but also to all who crossed her path.

“She never had a bad word to say about anyone and always went out of her way to help everyone who needed her.

“To quote a friend who is now working abroad, ‘she was always honouring to other people’.