Murder investigation launched in Worcester

A murder investigations been launched after the death of a woman in Worcester.

Emergency services were called at about 20:30 yesterday evening (March 2nd) to an address, on Haresfield Close, from which, they took another woman to hospital, aged 38, with life-threatening injuries.

A 61-year-old died at the scene, whilst a 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Leighton Harding of the Murder Investigation Unit said: “I understand that incidents of this nature can be alarming, but I would like to reassure the local community that this was an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public.

“You will notice a higher police presence in the area in the coming days as officers investigate this incident.

"Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who has sadly lost her life.”

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