Teenage girl arrested over suspected murder of woman at home in Leamington Spa

Victim found to have suffered serious head wound after police called out to early-hours disturbance

Valley Road in Leamington Spa, where 54-year-old woman was found dead (Google Maps)

A 15-year-old girl and a 28-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of 54-year-old women at a home in Leamington Spa.

Warwickshire Police found the woman had suffered a serious head injury after they were called to reports of a disturbance in the town’s Lillington suburb shortly after 2.30am on Monday.

Officers attempted to resuscitate the victim using CPR, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man and the teenage girl were arrested and remain in police custody, as the Warwickshire force asked the public to help with the murder investigation.

Investigators have warned residents there will be a large police presence in the area around the Valley Road home on Monday as officers carry out their enquiries.

Chief inspector Caroline Corfield said: “The investigation into this tragic incident is in its very early stages and there will be a large police presence in the area throughout the day as we work to establish the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.”

She added: “I would ask anyone who was in the area at around the time of the incident to make contact as they may have information that can help with our enquiries.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dash cam footage of the surrounding area at the time of the incident.”

Anyone with information can contact Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 34.

Or alternatively information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.