Man charged over death of woman who was stabbed at home

A 29-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was stabbed to death at her home.

Abdelaziz El Yechioui Ourzat, of King George’s Avenue, Southampton, has been charged with the murder of 28-year-old Cristina Ortiz-Lozano.

A Hampshire Police spokesman said: “Cristina’s body was found at her home address on Spear Road, Southampton, just before 10pm on Saturday 21 September.

“She had suffered multiple stab wounds.”

Bernadette Kearney, senior lawyer for the Crown Prosecution Service said: “Following a careful review of the evidence provided to me by Hampshire Constabulary I have authorised the police to charge Abdelaziz El Yechioui Ourzat, 29, from Southampton with the murder of Cristina Ortiz-Lozano, 28.”

Following her death, Ms Ortiz-Lozano’s family released a statement saying: “Cristina, you passed away too soon, to join your dog Noa.

“We will never forget your vitality, your happiness or your determination to achieve your goals.

“You always gave the best of yourself to your family, your doggies, your dreams.”

“The word impossible was not in your vocabulary.

“We will always love you and miss you.”

The defendant has been detained in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court later.