Murder inquiry underway after death of woman in Lancashire

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Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Lancashire

She was found with head injuries at an address in Victory Close in Nelson at around 11:00 AM today.

Police say while formal identification has yet to take place, she is believed to be a 58-year-old woman from the town.

A 72-year-old man from Nelson has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

  • Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 0411 of June 3.

  • Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.