Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Barnsley

A 40-year-old man is currently in custody after a 31-year-old woman was stabbed during an incident in Barnsley yesterday evening, Sunday 29 March.

Emergency services were called to Windsor Crescent, Middlecliffe, just before 5pm, following concerns that a woman had been stabbed.

The woman was pronounced dead when officers arrived at the scene.

The man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

There will continue to be an increased police presence in the area today as officers continue to carry out enquiries.

• Anyone with information should call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Quote incident 471 of 29 March.