A MURDER investigation has been launched after a woman was stabbed in Redditch this morning (Monday, November 11).
Officers were called to an address on Other Road in Redditch at around 9.30am.
A 44-year-old woman was found with stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody.
Det Ch Insp Gareth Lougher said: “Officers and paramedics were promptly on scene – however, it became clear the woman’s injuries were not survivable and she sadly died at the scene.
“I would like to reassure the local community we believe there to be no wider risk to the public.
“A cordon is currently in place and the public can expect to see officers there throughout the day while enquiries are being carried out.”
