Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman is found dead in Gloucestershire

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The woman, believed to be in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Credit: Google Maps

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Gloucestershire.

Emergency services were called to a property on Bath Road in Stonehouse at around 12:30 this morning (November 28) after reports a woman had been injured.

The woman, believed to be in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say her next of kin have been informed.

A 53-year-old man from Cheltenham has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody for questioning.

The road remains closed while investigations take place.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the police on 101.

Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.