Murder probe launched after multiple cordons put in place and forensic teams swarm
Police have arrested a 40-year-old man after a woman in her 20s died in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, with cordons set up across the county as an investigation continues
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman as police swarm to different parts of Nottinghamshire setting up separate cordons miles apart.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested after officers were called to an address in Carlton at 10.07pm last night following concerns for a person’s safety. Emergency services attended and a woman, in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident is now being treated as a murder investigation, with detectives are urging witnesses to come forward with any information they may have. Westdale Lane West and Woodborough Road. Forensic investigators arrived at the scene this morning, and still at the address.
There are three cordons still in place, in Westdale Lane East, Carlton, Westdale Lane West where the woman was found, and in Mapperley and Oxclose Lane, Bestwood. In a statement just released, police said there is no risk to the public and described it as an "isolated incident."
Detective Inspector Stuart Barson, who is overseeing the investigation, said: "Our deepest condolences are with the woman’s family and friends at this difficult time, and they are being supported by specially trained officers. A team of detectives are working at pace to progress this investigation and we are urging anyone who was in the area before, during, and after the incident - or anyone who may have recorded CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage - to please get in touch.
"Officers will be carrying out additional patrols in the area and residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while our inquiries continue. I’d like to reassure residents that we believe this is an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public," he added.