Detectives appeal for information after death of woman

Detectives are investigating the death of a woman in Burton.

Police were called by West Midlands Ambulance Service at 7pm yesterday (Thursday 20 October) following the death of a woman at a property on Victoria Crescent.

A 35-year-old man, from Burton, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

We can confirm that they are known to each other.

The woman’s next of kin have been notified and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

Anyone with any information should visit the Major Incident Public Portal website Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) or call 101 quoting incident number 601 of 20 October.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Update 24 October 2022:

A 35-year-old man from Burton, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, has since been placed on conditional police bail while inquiries continue.