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Herefordshire murder suspect detained under Mental Health Act

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Police were called with a report that the woman was thought to have been attacked at her home in Pembridge, Herefordshire

A man arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

West Mercia Police were called on Friday to a report that the victim was believed to have been attacked and was in cardiac arrest.

The woman was found at her home in Pembridge, near Leominster, Herefordshire, with a serious head injury and died at the scene.

A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Det Ch Insp Dean Jones said: "We believe this is an isolated incident and our thoughts are with the family at this very sad time."

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