Woman in her 40s is ‘beaten to death’ in home as police arrest 38-year-old man
- Police were called to a home in Meir, Staffordshire, on Thursday afternoon
- A 38-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of assault by beating
A woman was allegedly ‘beaten to death’ in a horrifying attack at her home, police said.
Staffordshire Police were called to an address on Thursday in Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, and later arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of assault by beating.
Police officers found a woman in her 40s inside the home who was rushed to hospital where she later died.
Pictures from the time show two police cars, an ambulance and a paramedic car parked outside the address.
A resident told StokeonTrentLive: ‘We saw a lot of police cars coming in, plus ambulances and the air ambulance. One police car has stayed outside the property. It has been very worrying.’
Staffordshire Police were called to an address on Thursday in Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, and later arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of assault by beating
Police officers found a woman in her 40s inside the home who was rushed to hospital where she later died.
Police said a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in relation to the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to get in touch through the Major Incident Public Portal.
It can also be reported anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
