A 71-year-old woman has died following an incident outside a supermarket with two people arrested.
From West Mercia Police:
Sadly, the 71-year-old woman involved in the incident outside of Lidl in Stourport yesterday (Wednesday 28 May) has since passed away.
The 62-year-old woman and the 67-year-old man who were arrested following the incident, have been further arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter.
Enquiries remain on-going surrounding the circumstances of the incident.
We would ask the public to refrain from speculating online and respect her family’s privacy at this difficult time.
ORIGINAL RELEASE 29 MAY 12.30PM:
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault outside of the Lidl in Stourport on Vale Road between 4pm and 8pm yesterday (Wednesday 28 May).
Four people were reportedly involved in the altercation, and a 65-year-old man and 71-year-old woman were allegedly assaulted. They all then left the area.
A 62-year-old woman and a 67-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remain in police custody.
Officers are now appealing to the public for information.
Detective Inspector Warren Matthews from north Worcestershire CID said: “Enquiries are on-going to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and we are keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam footage from Lidl car park.
“Please get in contact with us if you think you have information which could help in our investigation.”
Call 01562 826105 or email warren.matthews@westmercia.police.uk to report information.
