Murder investigation continues after woman dies in Plymouth

Devon and Cornwall Police had a call about the concern for a woman's welfare at an address on Colwill Road

A murder probe has been launched in Plymouth after the death of a woman in her 50s.

Devon and Cornwall Police received a call over concerned for a woman's welfare at an address on Colwill Road in Estover at around 1.20am on Wednesday 31 May.

When police arrived, they found the woman in her 50s had died.

A police cordon was in place while investigations were carried out.

A 32-year-old man from Plymouth, who was located in the Yelverton area, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information or dashcam footage that could help get in touch via the police website or by calling 101 quoting log 42 of 31 May.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling freephone 0800 555111.