Teenage boy arrested in murder probe as woman dies outside home after assault

29 August 2023 , 15:49

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Police at the scene in Warrington (Image: Liverpool Echo)

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a woman died outside her home in Warrington.

Police launched a murder investigation following the incident on Tuesday morning after being called to the scene on Phoenix Place at around 9.40am, following reports of a 'domestic incident.' A 48-year-old woman had been 'seriously assaulted' outside her home and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Emergency services flooded the area and eight police vehicles were spotted at the scene at one point. An air ambulance was called to the scene and the police helicopter was seen circling the skies above the scene as cops conducted door to door inquiries.

Detectives erected a cordon blue tent outside a house, which remained cordoned off this afternoon. An investigation was launched and the teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody to be questioned by detectives. The woman's next of kin are being supported by officers.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene (Liverpool Echo)

Detectives have appealed for information and dashcam footage of the incident. DS Jon Betts said: “I would like to reassure residents that this is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider community.

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“A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and he is being held in police custody. There is currently an increased police presence in the local area, and I would urge anyone with any concerns to speak to an officer.

“As part our ongoing enquiries, I would like to hear from anyone who was in the Phoenix Place area between 9.30am and 9.45am and believes they may have witnessed the incident. The same goes for anyone with any video or dashcam footage.”

Sophie Bateman