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Claudia Kambanza: Family pays tribute to Hull stab victim

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Claudia Kambanza, 22, was a "people's person", according to her family

A woman who died after being found stabbed in the street was kind and warm-hearted, her family said.

Claudia Kambanza, 22, died in hospital following the attack in Hinderwell Street, Hull, on 26 January.

In a statement, her family said she "always wanted good for other people".

Mateus Johannes, 28, of no fixed address, has been charged with murder and being in possession of a bladed article in a public place. He is due before Hull Crown Court on 28 March.

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Police were called to Hinderwell Street on 26 January

The family statement, issued via Humberside Police on Friday, said: "Claudia was a kind and bubbly, warm-hearted person, who wasn't afraid of challenges and always wanted good for other people.

"She always loved to cook and host people. She had an accommodative spirit and was a people's person."

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