Household tribute to ‘vivid younger star’ after lady, 23, discovered lifeless – as man charged with homicide

A person has been charged following the demise of a 23-year-old pupil in Nottingham.

Detectives launched an investigation after Stephanie Irons was discovered lifeless by emergency companies on Tuesday, after officers had been known as to an handle in Westdale Lane West, Mapperley, at 10:07pm.

Adedapo Adegbola, 40, of Woodborough Street, Mapperley, who’s believed to be identified to the sufferer, was arrested on Wednesday, and charged with homicide on Friday – he was as a consequence of seem at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court docket on Saturday.

A 40-year-old lady who was arrested on suspicion of helping an offender has been launched with strict bail situations.

Stephanie – referred to as Steph to her household and buddies – was about to use for her doctorate in scientific psychology. Her household have paid tribute to their “vivid younger star” and mentioned: “Steph had an infectious smile and snicker which lit up any room she walked into.

“She was a gorgeous, loving and caring daughter, sister, niece, cousin and good friend. She had a compassion for others and would at all times see good in all people.

“She had an enormous coronary heart and wore it on her sleeve.

“Her ambition to be a psychologist was properly on the way in which after gaining each a level and grasp’s in scientific psychology. After gaining expertise, she was about to use for her doctorate in scientific psychology.

“Our vivid younger star has had her future taken away and whereas we will not comprehend what has occurred, she will probably be ceaselessly with us.”

Detective Inspector Stuart Barson, senior investigating officer of the investigation, mentioned specifically educated officers are offering assist for Steph’s household and buddies, who’ve requested for privateness.

Anybody with info is requested to get in contact by calling 101, quoting incident 677 of 21 October 2025, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.