Investigation launched after woman dies at Barnstaple address

An investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Devon.

Officers were called by the ambulance service to a report of a woman in cardiac arrest at around 5.15pm on Saturday 4 November.

It happened at an address on Gorwell Road in Barnstaple.

Officers and paramedics attended, and a woman in her 30s was pronounced dead at the scene.

Enquiries to locate her next of kin are ongoing.

A 32-year-old woman from the Barnstaple area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

It is believed she was known to the victim.

Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Neil Blanchard, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “It is believed that the deceased and the suspect are known to each other, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

“We are appealing for witnesses so if you have any information that could help us with our enquiries, please get in touch.

“We would also urge people not to speculate on social media about the circumstances around this matter.

“In the meantime, members of the public will see a heightened police presence in the area over the coming days as our enquiries continue.”

Anyone with information that could help with enquiries, is urged to contact police by calling 101 quoting reference 50230292030.