UPDATE: Murder investigation launched following the death of a woman in Lillington - The Leamington Observer

UPDATE: Murder investigation launched following the death of a woman in Lillington

Leamington Editorial 25th Aug, 2020   0

Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the death of a 54-year-old woman in Lillington yesterday morning (Monday, 24 August).

Police were called at 2.38am to a report of a disturbance at a property on Valley Road. Upon arrival, a woman with a serious head injury was discovered inside. Officers started CPR but sadly she was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A 15-year-old girl and a 28-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in police custody at this time.

Two men, aged 23 and 57, both from Maidenhead, have also been arrested on suspicion of murder and they remain in police custody at this time.




Chief Inspector Caroline Corfield from Warwickshire Police 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.

“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 ring Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 34 of 24 August 2020 or alternatively information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

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