Woman dies after car crashes into wall in Bridgend

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 17:58 · Archive

Eleanor Barnfield, 47, died after a car crashed into a wall on Coity Road in Bridgend on Monday at around 12:43pm. Officers attending the scene found she had sustained puncture wounds unrelated to the collision. The BBC understands these wounds were sustained in a stabbing. She was taken to hospital but later died despite the best efforts of medical staff.

Ms Barnfield worked for Valleys to Coast, a housing association. A significant police operation followed at a nearby retirement housing complex run by the association called Ger-y-Nant, where a 61-year-old man from Bridgend was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody.

Her family paid tribute to her in a statement, saying: 'Mum was the kindest, most loving, bravest person in the world. She meant everything to us and will be forever loved and missed deeply by her devoted family and friends. She was our rock.'

Chief Superintendent Jason Rees of South Wales Police said: 'Our thoughts remain firmly with Eleanor's family. I want to assure the community that teams of detectives and specialist staff are investigating. We appreciate the patience and support of residents, especially those displaced following the incident. Local communities may notice an increased police presence as our investigation continues.'

Police appealed for information and asked the public not to speculate online about the circumstances of the incident.

How it is being reported

• Tribute paid to 'bravest' woman who died of 'stab wounds' after crashIt is understood Eleanor Barnfield, from Bridgend, had been stabbed before the crash.BBC Wales · 21 Oct, 17:44
• Bridgend murder investigation latest as woman who died named and family pay tribute'Mum was our rock,' say grieving family as Eleanor Barnfield from Bridgend is named as murder investigation victimWalesOnline · 21 Oct, 17:15
• Family’s heartbreaking tribute to ‘our rock’ after woman dies following crashA woman who died after a car crashed into a wall in Bridgend has been named as 47-year-old Eleanor Barnfield.South Wales Argus · 21 Oct, 17:12

In this story: Eleanor Barnfield · South Wales Police · Valleys to Coast · Bridgend · Coity Road · Ger-y-Nant

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