Murder suspect arrested in Staffordshire after woman dies
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman found in a critical condition at an address near Stafford died.
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Police were called by ambulance crews to Devereux Gardens in Great Haywood just before 5.10pm on Wednesday (January 29).
A woman, who was found inside the property, was taken to hospital but later died.
A 50-year-old man, from the Rugeley area, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and controlling/coercive behaviour, a Staffordshire Police spokesman said.
A second man, aged 24 and from the Stafford area, has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug.
Both suspects remained in police custody on Thursday afternoon.
A police spokesman added: "Investigating officers are examining CCTV and carrying out house-to-house enquiries, so there will be a heightened police presence in the area over the next few days.
"The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following previous police contact."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman confirmed crews were called to a medical emergency at a private address in Devereux Gardens at 5pm.
The spokeswoman said: "Three ambulances attended the scene. Upon arrival we found a woman in a critical condition.
"Ambulance staff administered advanced life support to her which continued en route to hospital where she was conveyed under emergency blue light conditions for further treatment.”
Anyone with information should contact Staffordshire Police via the Live Chat function on the force's website, or by calling 101 and quoting incident 505 of January 29.
Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously by phoning Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
