A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a woman yesterday.
Police were called by the ambulance service on Tuesday after reports that a 56-year-old woman had been found unresponsive at a house on Summer Lane, Wombwell.
The woman - who has not yet been named officially - was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 58-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Senior investigation officer, Detective Chief Inspector Simon Cartwright, said: “Although we are in the early stages of our investigation, we have a team of detectives working around the clock to understand the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
“If anyone has any information about this incident, contact us online or by calling 101.
“Please quote incident number 229 of December 10 2024 when you get in touch.
“You can also provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
