Friday, 29 Mar 2024

Body of woman, 25, found near fire station – man arrested over ‘murder’

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

Cops say a man, 44, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the grim discovery.

The woman was declared dead at the scene in Upton on Severn at around 8am today.

Police say the man is now being questioned.

The woman's next of kin have been informed and a police cordon is in place.

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.”

There had been appeals on social media to help find a woman from the town who went missing late last night.

Police haven’t confirmed if the two are connected.

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