Murder investigation launched after woman dies in Clacton house

A murder investigation's been launched in Clacton after a woman died at a house this morning.

Local officers, ambulance crews and the air ambulance attended Skelmersdale Road at around 11:30am.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of everyone at the scene, the woman (aged in her 40s) died.

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of murder.

He has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Rob Huddleston: said: “Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the woman who sadly died today.

We know how concerning this incident will be to the local community and I can assure you that we are working diligently to understand exactly what happened.

Our officers were on the scene within five minutes of the call coming into to us and worked with our colleagues from the ambulance service to try and help the woman.

We will be in the area in the coming days. Please come and speak to us if you have any concerns or information.

If you witnessed the incident or have any footage please come forward and speak to us as soon as possible."

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