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Murder investigation launched as body found in house after crash

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in a house after a car crash nearby.

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The 78-year old was discovered in Hereford n Thursday morning after police attended a crash at Luston.

West Mercia Police said: "At around 8am , we received a report of a collision of a car being involved in a collision with a telegraph pole on Eye Lane, Moreton Eye near Luston in Hereford.

"Officers responded and, following enquiries, attended an address in Hereford with colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

"Sadly, a 78-year-old woman from Hereford was found dead at the address. The death is being investigated as a murder and a 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in custody.

"Our officers remain at the scene whilst enquiries are ongoing."