A MOTHER found dead at her home has been described as "irreplaceable" by her family.

Fiona Fisher's body was discovered at her house in Lordswell Lane, Crowborough, on Friday night after police responded to a request for a welfare check.

A 22-year-old man, who is a relative of Ms Fisher's, was arrested on suspicion of murder at the property after officers attended at 7.20pm.

He remained in custody as police extended the period of time they could hold him for.

Police have said they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.

A family statement said: "Fiona will be sadly missed by her daughter Megan, her mother Dorothy and stepfather Les, as well as her father.

"There are no words to explain the love those around her felt for her, she is irreplaceable."

It added: "At this time we would please hope that everyone could respect our privacy and allow her friends and family to grieve."

Neighbours said Ms Fisher's home, which is valued at between £750,000 to £1m, had been on the market several times in recent years, though had failed to sell.

They described her as a private woman who kept herself to herself and did not always live at the house.

A Sussex Police statement said: "Fiona Fisher, 51, was found dead at her home in Lordswell Lane at 7.20pm on Friday.

"When officers attended the property in response to a request for a welfare check.

"A 22-year-old man, a relative of Fiona, was arrested at the address on suspicion of murder.

"He remains in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

"Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident at this time."

Anyone with information that can assist officers should call Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Stonegate, or online at sussex.police.uk.

You can also report it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Their website is crimestoppers-uk.org.