Man arrested after woman dies in Bridgend road incident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 03:32 · Archive

A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 47-year-old woman died in hospital following an incident in Bridgend.

A 61-year-old man from Bridgend has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 47-year-old woman died in hospital following an incident in the town. South Wales Police were called to Coity Road, Bridgend at around 12.43pm on Monday, 19 October following a report of a road traffic collision in which a car had struck a wall.

Upon arrival, officers identified that the driver had sustained injuries unrelated to the collision. Despite receiving medical attention, the woman, who was from North Cornelly, died in hospital. Her family has been informed, though formal identification has yet to take place.

Following a significant policing operation in the nearby Ger-y-Nant area overnight, a 61-year-old man from Bridgend was arrested. Chief Superintendent Jason Rees said: 'This is a deeply distressing incident, and our thoughts are with the victim's family, and everyone affected.' He added that the local community's support had resulted in an arrest with no further injuries sustained.

How it is being reported

• Man, 61, held after woman, 47, dies in 'distressing' Bridgend incidentA 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 47-year-old woman from North Cornelly died in hospital following an incident in BridgendDaily Express · 21 Oct, 03:04
• Man, 61, arrested in murder probe after woman killed in BridgendA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a driver collided with a wall in a residential area and was found to have sustained injuries unrelated to the collisionThe Mirror · 21 Oct, 00:47

In this story: Bridgend · South Wales Police · North Cornelly · Coity Road · Ger-y-Nant · Jason Rees

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