A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Plymouth last night, Wednesday 22 January.
Emergency services were mobilised to an incident on West Hoe Road at around 8.55pm.
Police state they were called after a woman in her 40s was found seriously injured in the street on West Hoe Road.
The woman was taken to hospital but died in the early hours, police said. Her next of kin have been informed.
The victim and suspect were known to each other, police have said are were searching for a male suspect “whose identity is known”.
The scene of the incident remains cordoned off, with local road closures in place. There is a heightened police presence in the area.
DCI Dave Pebworth said: “Cordons will likely remain in place for the rest of the day and police units will remain in the area.
“I wish to make the public aware we are looking to locate a man in relation to this incident whose identity is known, and enquiries are ongoing to find him.
“At this time, I would like to reassure the community and further afield in Plymouth that there is no suggestion that there is a wider risk to members of the public.
“There will be a heightened police presence and visibility in the coming days in the area as enquiries are ongoing. We will of course update the public once we have further information.”
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