Murder arrest after woman found dead
Shannen HeadleyWest MidlandsBBCA woman died after she was found unresponsive at a house on Barncroft Road, in Oldbury, in the early hoursA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Oldbury. Emergency services were called to a house on Barncroft Road, in the early hours.On arrival, they found the woman was unresponsive before she was confirmed dead at the scene.West Midlands Police said the suspect, a 19-year-old man, was being held in custody. Ch Insp Imran Mirza, from Sandwell police, said: "Our thoughts remain with the woman's family at this awful time who are being supported by specialist officers."This is a fast-moving investigation, and we have one person in custody for questioning."We are reviewing CCTV footage, carrying out house to house enquiries and examining forensic evidence."The force said there will be a larger police presence in the area to offer reassurance to the local community.
