Woman in 40s ‘beaten to death’ in horror attack at home as man, 38, arrested on suspicion of assault
A WOMAN was reportedly beaten to death in a horrific attack on a home while police arrested a man on suspicion of assault.
Staffordshire Police were called to an address in Kingsdale Close, Meir, a suburb of Stoke-on-Trent, at 4.55pm yesterday.
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Inside, officers found a woman in her 40s.
She was taken to the hospital for treatment but sadly passed away a short time later.
Police arrested a 38-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent on suspicion of assault.
A cordon has been set up at the address and the arrested man remains in custody.
A local resident said so Stoke Sentinel: “We saw many police cars coming, as well as ambulances and a rescue plane. A police car stopped in front of the property. That was very worrying.”
Police said a referral had been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in connection with the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to get in touch Public Portal for Serious Incidents.
It can also be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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