Body of woman, 25, found as man is arrested on suspicion of murder

16 November 2019, 14:37

The body of a 25-year-old woman has been found near a fire station in Worcester.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 8am on Saturday morning.

A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently being questioned by police.

Detective Inspector Jim Bayliss said: “Our enquiries are very much in their early stages and at this stage the woman’s death is being treated as suspicious. A man has been arrested and is currently in police custody.

“Extra officers will be in the area, both to carry out enquiries and to offer reassurance.”