Woman’s death in Portishead triggers murder investigation - man arrested

A man has been arrested over the ‘murder’ of a woman in Portishead. Police have set up a cordon around a property in Tansy Lane in the town after the woman, in her 60s, died at the scene.

Police say the woman was discovered seriously injured at the property yesterday (June 27). A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is in police custody. Formal identification and a forensic post-mortem will take place in due course.

Neighbourhood policing Chief Inspector Adam O’Loughlin said: “Our collective thoughts are with the victim’s friends and family in what is undoubtedly a very difficult time. They are being supported by specially-trained family liaison officers.

“We understand this can be an incredibly shocking and upsetting time for many people and we thank the local community for their understanding while the scene is in place. While we believe this is an isolated incident. There will be increased police presence in the area over the coming days.

“Anyone with concerns or questions are invited to speak to any of our officers or to contact the local neighbourhood policing team.”

Avon and Somerset Police said it had made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to prior police contact. Anyone with information should call 101 and give the reference number 5223152354 to the call handler.