POLICE have arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder, following the death of a woman in Warrington earlier today.
At around 9.40am today, Tuesday 29 August, officers were called to reports of a domestic incident at an address on Phoenix Place, Warrington.
Police and paramedics attended and found that a 48-year-old woman has been seriously assaulted outside her home.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of all those involved, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene; her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.
Detective Superintendent Jon Betts, of Warrington Local Policing Unit, said: “I would like to reassure residents that this is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider community.
“A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and he is being held in police custody.
“There is currently an increased police presence in the local area, and I would urge anyone with any concerns to speak to an officer.
“As part of our ongoing enquiries I would like to hear from anyone who was in the Phoenix Place area between 9.30 am and 9.45 am and believes they may have witnessed the incident.
“The same goes for anyone with any video or dashcam footage.”
Police have also urged people not to speculate about the incident on social media.
Anyone with any information or footage is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 1632153 or via: https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us
Air ambulance and paramedics attend after woman seriously assaulted in domestic incident
