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Nailsea murder probe after woman dies in house | Nailsea murder probe after woman dies in house |
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A murder investigation has been launched and a rail station closed after a woman was found fatally injured at a house near Bristol. | A murder investigation has been launched and a rail station closed after a woman was found fatally injured at a house near Bristol. |
The 27-year-old was found with serious injuries inside a house in Brendon Gardens, Nailsea, Somerset, shortly before 07:00 GMT. | The 27-year-old was found with serious injuries inside a house in Brendon Gardens, Nailsea, Somerset, shortly before 07:00 GMT. |
A 45-year-old man was arrested at Nailsea and Backwell railway station at 07:30 and is being treated in hospital. | A 45-year-old man was arrested at Nailsea and Backwell railway station at 07:30 and is being treated in hospital. |
The station was closed and a cordon put in place at Brendon Gardens. | The station was closed and a cordon put in place at Brendon Gardens. |
Police said paramedics tried to save the woman but she died at the scene. | Police said paramedics tried to save the woman but she died at the scene. |
Her next of kin are being supported by officers. | Her next of kin are being supported by officers. |
The station has since reopened but police said the cordon at Brendon Gardens was likely to remain in place throughout the day. | |
Det Ch Insp James Riccio said: "This investigation is at a very early stage and we are doing everything possible to determine how the woman died. | Det Ch Insp James Riccio said: "This investigation is at a very early stage and we are doing everything possible to determine how the woman died. |
"We're aware this will have an impact on the wider community and I'd like to reassure people we believe this to be an isolated incident." | "We're aware this will have an impact on the wider community and I'd like to reassure people we believe this to be an isolated incident." |
Anyone with information is urged to contact Avon & Somerset Constabulary. | Anyone with information is urged to contact Avon & Somerset Constabulary. |