Emma Lovell, right, died following what police termed a ‘scuffle’ on her front porch in Queensland, Australia (Image: SWNS/Nine)

A British lady used to be stabbed to demise on Boxing Day as she attempted to defend her family from intruders.

Emma Lovell, FORTY ONE, died as a results of accidents sustained throughout a house invasion in Queensland, Australia.

Her husband Lee, FORTY THREE, suffered severe injuries within the assault.

Queensland Police say the couple were both stabbed after intruders broke into their home and a ‘scuffle’ broke out at the entrance porch.

The family’s dogs had to begin with raised the alarm, Superintendent John Hallam advised native media, and the whole community used to be stated to be ‘in mourning’.

Emma had died from her injuries sustained within the attack, whilst husband Lee was once treated from a non-life threatening stab wound.

He has for the reason that paid tribute to his wife – confirming she ‘died looking to give protection to me and our circle of relatives’.

Speaking out of doors their house, Lee instructed reporters: ‘Emma was once the glue to my circle of relatives, she used to be this type of gorgeous person.