Murder arrest after injured woman dies
Forensic investigations were being carried out at the house in Droitwich
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman.
The 49-year-old woman was pronounced dead after she was found injured at an address on Chestnut Spinney, Droitwich, just after 04:00 BST on Monday.
Her death is being treated as unexplained and the arrested man, 42, remains in custody, West Mercia Police said.
Det Ch Insp Leighton Harding said it was clear to officers upon arrival that the woman鈥檚 injuries were not survivable.
鈥淎n investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances around her death. At this stage we鈥檙e keeping an open mind and are exploring all lines of enquiry,鈥 he added.
鈥淥ur thoughts are with the woman鈥檚 family at this difficult time.鈥
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