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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 is under way after a woman was found fatally injured at a house near Bristol. | |
| The 27-year-old, named locally as Claire Tavener, was found with serious injuries at the house in Brendon Gardens, Nailsea, 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. |
| 'Isolated incident' | |
| The station has since reopened but police said the cordon at Brendon Gardens was likely to remain in place throughout the day. | The station has since reopened but police said the cordon at Brendon Gardens was likely to remain in place throughout the day. |
| According to Ms Tavener's Facebook page, she was an employee at The Old Farmhouse pub in Nailsea. | |
| 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." |
| A statement issued by The Old Farmhouse said: "It is with great regret that we announce that due to an extremely delicate situation of loss and bereavement, The Old Farmhouse will not be opening its doors today (Mon 8th January) out of a mark of respect." | |
| Anyone with information is urged to contact Avon and Somerset Constabulary. |