A YOUTH has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Chapelford, Warington.

At around 9.40am today, Tuesday, Cheshire Police was called to reports of an incident at an address on Phoenix Place.

Officers and paramedics attended and found that a 48-year-old woman had been seriously assaulted outside her home.

Despite the best efforts of all those involved, the woman died at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

Detectives launched a murder investigation following the death and a 17-year-old boy has since been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection to the incident.

DS Jon Betts, of Warrington Local Policing Unit, said: “I would like to reassure residents that this is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider community.

“A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and he is being held in police custody.

“There is currently an increased police presence in the local area, and I would urge anyone with any concerns to speak to an officer.

“As part our ongoing enquiries, I would like to hear from anyone who was in the Phoenix Place area between 9.30am and 9.45am and believes they may have witnessed the incident.

“The same goes for anyone with any video or dashcam footage.”

Anyone with any information or footage is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 1632153, or visit cheshire.police.uk/tell-us