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West Ashby: Murder investigation launched after woman's death

BBC/Caroline Bilton Police car at sceneBBC/Caroline Bilton
Emergency services were called to Kirk Close, West Ashby, on Thursday afternoon

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found with suspected knife wounds at a property in Lincolnshire.

Emergency services were called to Kirk Close, West Ashby, to reports of an altercation just after 12:30 BST, police said.

The woman, in her 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said a large police presence would remain in the area while inquiries continued.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force.

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