Woman found during police welfare check on family home in Brighton has died hours after police released a man from Newhaven arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
- Woman found with serious injuries at Brighton home during police welfare visit
- Man, 47, from Newhaven, bailed after arrest on suspicion of attempted murder
- Sussex Police confirmed that the woman had died and her next of kin informed
A woman discovered with serous injuries after police were called to check on her welfare has died hours after a 47-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was released on bail.
Emergency services were called to Cowley Drive, Brighton, shortly before 5pm on Thursday after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman.
Paramedics treated the woman at the scene before she was taken to hospital.
Police confirmed on Saturday that she had died. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The cause of her death will be subject to a post-mortem in due course.
A woman found with serous injuries after police were called to check on her welfare has died hours after a 47-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was released on bail
Emergency services were called to Cowley Drive, Brighton, shortly before 5pm on Thursday after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman
Police confirmed on Saturday that the woman had died and her next of kin have been informed
A 47-year-old man from Newhaven who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on bail with strict conditions while enquiries continue
A 47-year-old man from Newhaven who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on bail with strict conditions while enquiries continue.
People living in homes close to the scene said they were shocked to hear what had happened.
One said: ‘I’ve been told that someone saw a person running from the house covered in blood.
‘They said he was running to a neighbour’s house or that he just got on a bus.’
Another neighbour said: ‘I got home at about quarter to seven and saw a police van and police car parked in the road.
‘I then saw a few officers, less than ten, running to and from the vehicles and the house.
‘I’m not concerned for me, just concerned for the welfare of the people that live there.’
A third resident said: ‘They’re a nice family in that house but usually just keep themselves to themselves.
‘I see the bloke out regularly and we always say hello.’
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell said: ‘This is a fast-moving investigation and the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area.
‘There is not believed to be any wider risk to the public and we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident at this time.’
Anyone with information can contact police online, call 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting Operation Bradwall.
