Derbyshire police launch murder investigation

Officers were called to a house on Oak Crescent in Littleover, at around 7.15am yesterday.
Phil Bramley
By Phil Bramley
Published 7th Feb 2022, 08:27 BST
Updated 7th Feb 2022, 08:29 BST
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On arrival an injured woman was found and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Officers remain in the area and a scene is in place.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forwardPolice are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward

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Anyone with information that could assist enquiries is asked to contact police using the following methods, quoting incident number 225 of 6 February.

Facebook– send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter– direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs.

Phone – call on 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.