Death of woman found on road 'unexplained'

The death of a woman whose body has been found on a Worcestershire road is being treated by police as unexplained.

The woman, in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene at 08:30 GMT on Kemerton Road in Bredon.

Det Ch Insp Gareth Lougher of West Mercia Police advised that people may see an increased police presence in the area.

He added: "Our investigation is in its early stages with inquiries on-going to establish the cause of death and circumstances surrounding the incident."

Residents nearby told BBC Hereford & Worcester they rarely ever heard police sirens.

One person said: "It is very, very unusual.

"It has been a bit of a shock to read the news this morning, for sure."