Police investigating a car wash fight discover double murder scene after going to house to arrest suspect
- 49-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Stoke-on-Trent
Police investigating a fight at a car wash discovered a double murder scene after going to a house to arrest a suspect.
Officers were first called to the car wash on Campbell Road in Stoke-on-Trent at 2:04pm today following reports of an assault involving a man and a woman.
A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital by paramedics but his injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
Police then travelled to a house on Flax Street, where they arrested a 49-year-old woman from Stoke-on-Trent.
Two injured and unresponsive people were found inside the property.
Police travelled to a house on Flax Street, where they arrested a 49-year-old woman from Stoke-on-Trent
Despite efforts by paramedics both victims tragically died at the scene.
Their family have been informed and are being supported by trained officers, according to Staffordshire Police.
The woman has now been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison said: ‘This is a tragic case and we are working hard to understand more about what happened leading up to these two people losing their lives.
‘We ask that people do not speculate on the circumstances at this stage as it is distressing for family and friends, and could hinder our enquiries.
Officers were first called to the car wash on Campbell Road at 2:04pm today following reports of an assault involving a man and a woman
‘We understand that this incident may cause concern in the local community and further afield. We know that the woman arrested is related to the people and we don’t believe there is wider threat to the public at this time.
‘Cordons are currently in place at a home on Flax Street and at a car wash on Campbell Road.’
Anyone with any information which might be able to help have been urged to get in contact as soon as possible.
Visit the Major Incident Public Portal here: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)
To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
