TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman who was killed in Redditch.

Police were called at 5.45am Monday to reports that a black Toyota Avensis estate had hit a woman on Auxerre Avenue in Greenlands.

The woman, named on social media as Hannah Smith, who had just turned 28, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Toyota Avensis, a 34-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving but has since been released under investigation.

Commenting on the Advertiser Facebook page Julie Yates said: "RIP hannah was a pleasure to of known you. Thoughts are with your family xx"

Kay Chamberlain said: "Rip beaut can't believe it was you. Thoughts go out to all the family xx"

Gina Dudley said: "So sad, r, i, p, hannah you will be missed by all such a lovely lady, thinking of your family at this sad time xx"

Samantha Diego Morgan said: "Rip so sad my thoughts r with the family at this sad time x"

Becky Hammond said: "Rest in paradise Hannah thank you for being my friend ill never forget you xxxx"

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PC Owen Atwell, from West Mercia Police, appealed for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the incident and may have dash cam footage to come forward.

"We would particularly like to speak to the driver of a small, dark, hatchback car who was seen driving down Auxerre Avenue at around the time of the incident as we believe they may be a key witness and could help with our enquiries," he said.

Any witnesses are asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 133s of 26 August 2019.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

A gofundme page has also been set up to raise money for Hannah's family.

It says: "Due to the unfortunate circumstances this has came so sudden, so we feel doing this for the family would be a massive help."