Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman is shot dead in Newport
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died after being shot during an incident in Newport last night.
At around 11.15pm police received several reports that a gunshot had been fired on Farmers Gate, Newport in Shropshire.
Officers arrived to find a woman in a car with a gunshot wound to her neck.
Paramedics attended but the woman, who was in her 50s, was declared dead at the scene.
A 45-year-old man who was arrested on farmland near Sutton remains in hospital under police guard, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
A shotgun was recovered at the scene of the arrest.
It is believed that the suspect and the deceased were known to each other.
Superintendent Sue Thomas from West Mercia Police said: "We are in the very early stages of the investigation and a cordon remains in place at the scene and on farmland in Sutton, Staffordshire, whilst enquiries are being carried out. At this time we are treating this as an isolated incident.
"I understand that this incident will be concerning for the local community, and I'd like to reassure them that we will have extra officers in the area over the coming days to carry out enquiries and to provide reassurance.
"We would ask anyone with any information which could assist with the investigation or who may have any concerns to please come forward or to speak with a local officer.
"Our thoughts remain with the family of the victim, who is being supported by specially trained officers at this time."
If anyone has information that could help police with their enquiries they should call 101 and quote incident 725s of 26 January 2018. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
