Murder investigation launched in Hereford

[Hereford Voice]

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 58-year-old woman in Kingstone, Hereford.

Emergency services attended an address on Cotton Meadows around 5.10pm yesterday evening (Saturday 5 August).

The woman was taken to hospital where she subsequently died.

A 58-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Lougher said : "Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who sadly lost her life.

“I understand that incidents of this nature can be alarming but would like to reassure the local community that there is no wider risk to the public.  

“Our officers remain at the scene, and you may see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days as our investigation continues.”

 

[Hereford Voice]

The death of a woman in Hereford is no longer being treated as murder

Emergency services attended an address in Cotton Meadows in Kingstone around 5.10pm on Saturday 5 August. A woman was taken to hospital where she sadly died.

A Home Office postmortem has now been carried out and it has been established the woman died of natural causes.

A 58-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has now been released without charge and will face no further action.

The woman’s death is no longer being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the corner.