BREAKING: WOMAN DI-ES AFTER STREET ALTERCATION 💥 ARMED POLICE FLOOD NEWPORT AS MU-RDER INVESTIGATION IS LAUNCHED
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A crime scene is in place after a woman died in Newport(Image: Mark Lewis/Wales Online)
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died “following an altercation” in Newport.
Police, including specially trained firearms officers, were called to reports of an incident outside a property in St Vincent Road in the early hours of today (Saturday, July 18).
The woman, who has not yet been formally identified, was pronounced dead by paramedics a short distance away near Chepstow Road.
A 66-year-old man from Newport was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody, reports Wales Online.
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Gwent Police rushed to the scene in Newport(Image: Mark Lewis/Wales Online)
The woman’s family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers, Gwent Police have said.
Chief Superintendent John Davies said: “We understand that reports of this nature are deeply unsettling and distressing for our communities. A man, who was arrested at the scene, is currently in police custody, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area, while our officers continue to carry out enquiries. If you have any concerns or have any information, please don’t hesitate to speak to them.”
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. They are particularly keen to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage recorded between 1am and 3am on Saturday, July 18, in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police by calling 101, sending a direct message on social media or via the force’s website, quoting log reference 2600229981.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online.
SOURCE: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/newport-murder-horror-woman-dies-37447899
