Murder investigation launched in Redditch after woman fatally stabbed

It happened this morning.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 11th Nov 2024

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was stabbed in Redditch this morning.

Officers were called to an address on Other Road in Redditch at around 9.30am.

A 44-year-old woman was found with stab wounds and sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Lougher said: “Officers and paramedics were promptly on scene; however, it became clear the woman’s injuries were not survivable and she sadly died at the scene.

“We have arrested one man on suspicion of murder, and he remains in police custody.

“I would like to reassure the local community we believe there to be no wider risk to the public. A cordon is currently in place and the public can expect to see officers there throughout the day while enquiries are being carried out.”

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