A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the 'unexplained' death of a woman at a house in a picturesque spa town.

Emergency services were called to an address on Chestnut Spinney, in Droitwich Spa, Worcs., and found the victim seriously injured at 4.10am yesterday (Mon).

Despite the efforts of paramedics, the 49-year-old woman, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man being held on suspicion of murder remains in custody being quizzed by detectives while investigations continue.

West Mercia Police said her death is being treated as unexplained and they are keeping an open mind into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Detective Chief Inspector Leighton Harding, senior investigating officer, said: "When officers arrived it became clear that the woman's injuries were not survivable, and she sadly died at the scene. "

"Her death is currently being treated as unexplained."



"An investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances around her death."



"At this stage we're keeping an open mind and are exploring all lines of enquiry."

"Our thoughts are with her with woman's family at this difficult time."

Neighbours said they saw a constant stream of police vehicles coming down the road in the early hours and throughout yesterday.

One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "Nothing ever happens in this little close, so it has got to be serious. "

"I don't know how I feel, in all honesty. We have been told it is serious."

West Midlands Ambulance Service said medics found the woman in a critical condition and attempted to administer advanced life support.

A service spokesperson said: "We were called at 4.12am on Monday to an incident at a private address on Chestnut Spinney in Droitwich Spa."

"Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a Critical Care Car from Midlands Air Ambulance attended the scene."

"Upon arrival, we found a woman in a critical condition."

"Ambulance staff administered advanced life support to her, but unfortunately, it became clear that nothing more could be done to save her, and she was confirmed deceased."