Woman found dead at home and two-year-old girl seriously injured as man in his 30s arrested
17 January 2025, 08:55 | Updated: 17 January 2025, 09:31
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a woman in her 20s died and a two-year-old girl was left seriously injured, Surrey Police said.
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The force attended a property in Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, at 1.15pm on Thursday following a report of concern for safety.
The woman and child were found at the address with serious injuries and despite treatment from paramedics, the woman died at the scene. The child was taken to hospital.
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The force said the victims and suspect are known to each other and there is not believed to be a wider risk to the community.
Senior investigating officer detective chief inspector Kimball Edey said: "This investigation is in its early stages and a team of specialist officers are working around the clock to gather as much information as possible.
"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims at this unbelievably difficult time."
Anyone with information has been asked to call police on 101 quoting PR/45250005886.
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