Woman, 35, arrested on suspicion of murder after cops probe ‘concern for welfare’ of two people at Chelmsford house

Investigators are questioning a woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder following reports of concern for the welfare of two people.

The 35-year-old remains in custody after officers attended a speech in Great Baddow, Essex, just after midday on Friday.

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Essex Police’s investigation is still in its early stages and they remain at the scene on Pump Hill this evening.

Detective Superintendent Rob Kirby, of the Essex and Kent Serious Crime Directorate, said: “Our investigations are ongoing and it would be wrong to speculate while we work to establish a clear picture.”

“However, at this stage I can stress that we know this is a very isolated matter and there is no major risk or threat to the public in Chelmsford.”

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A police spokesman added: “Detectives are questioning a woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder following reports of concerns for the welfare of two people.”

“A 35-year-old woman from Chelmsford remains in custody this evening after officers attended a speech in Pump Hill, Great Baddow, shortly after midday.

“This visit followed reports of concerns for the welfare of two individuals and we remain at the scene as our inquiries continue.”

“Our investigation is still at an early stage, but investigators are making rapid progress in clarifying the circumstances surrounding this matter.”