A murder investigation has been launched after a woman found “seriously injured” died in hospital. Emergency services raced to the incident in West Hoe, Plymouth, at 8.55pm on Wednesday.
The woman was found seriously injured before she was treated at the scene by paramedics. She was rushed to the city’s Derriford Hospital, where she later died.
A manhunt is now underway to try and locate a male suspect, who the Mirror reports is believed to know the victim, with road closures in place locally. Police emphasised they know the suspect.
A statement from the police read: “Officers were called at 8.55pm on Wednesday 22 January after a woman in her 40s was found seriously injured in the street on West Hoe Road. The woman was taken to hospital but sadly pronounced deceased in the early hours. Her next of kin have been informed.
“A large number of police units remain on scene conducting extensive enquiries and searches in the area to locate a male suspect. A scene guard remains and local road closures have been put in place over the course of the night and into the morning. The victim and suspect are believed to be known to each other.”
DCI David Pebworth added: “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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