AN 81-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman.
Emergency services were called to a home in Alexander Avenue in Droitwich shortly before 8.45am on Friday (8 December) after the death of an 80-year-old woman.
A man in his 40s was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
An 81-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He is currently receiving hospital treatment.
Detective Chief Inspector Leighton Harding said: “We understand the concern incidents of this nature cause within local communities, we believe those involved are known to each and there is no risk to the wider community.”
Anyone with information that may help detectives with their enquiries is asked to email: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)
Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously.
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