West Yorkshire Police have said that a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a “domestic-related incident” that resulted in the death of a woman in her 20s. The incident occurred at a property on Dearnley Street in the Ravensthorpe area of Dewsbury on Sunday evening. The woman was found seriously injured and died later.
The 35-year-old suspect was arrested following a large-scale search for a “named suspect”, according to the police. Detective Chief Superintendent Sarah Jones said that several inquiries were ongoing into the incident which was being treated as a domestic-related matter. She stated that they were conducting an extensive investigation to determine the facts surrounding the serious incident in Dewsbury.
Dearnley Street, situated opposite a primary school, was closed on Monday morning and had police presence outside one of the terraced houses. One resident who lived nearby described the incident as a “scary thing” and mentioned that it had affected the children. Officers would carry out extra patrols in the area to reassure residents, police said.
The incident has raised concern among the locals regarding safety in the area. Further details about the arrest or the victim have not been provided by the police. The incident is still being investigated by law enforcement agencies.
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