Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Sandwell

It's after a woman was found dead in Oldbury this morning

Author: Julie CastonPublished 31st Mar 2025

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Sandwell.

It's after a woman was found dead in Oldbury this morning (31st March).

Police discovered a woman in her 40's with serious injuries at an address in Swan Crescent at around 8.20am.

She was confirmed dead at the scene.

A 50-year-old man - who is understood to be known to the woman - has been arrested. He remains in custody for questioning.

A scene remains in place while we carry out enquiries in the area to help us establish the full circumstances.

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