Murder investigation launched in Caldicot

Gwent Police has launched a murder investigation following a report that a woman was found unresponsive at an address in Caldicot.

Officers attended a property in Green Lane, Caldicot at around 3am on Thursday 4 June alongside paramedics from Welsh Ambulance Service.

A 52-year-old woman from Caldicot was pronounced dead at the scene; her family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

A 50-year-old man from Caldicot has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Clarke said:

"We would like to reassure the communities of Caldicot that we are doing everything we can to establish the circumstances surrounding the victim's death.

"We understand that reports of this nature can cause concern, however we have arrested a man from the area who was known to the victim, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

"Residents may see an increased number of officers in the area as we carry out further enquiries. We encourage anyone with information to please speak with one of our officers, or contact us on the usual channels."

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, particularly residents who live on Green Lane and Cae Mawr Road who may have heard anything unusual in the early hours of the morning of Thursday 4 June.

You can contact us by calling 101, sending a direct message on social media or via the form on our website and quoting log reference 2600174602.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.