Update in Caldicot murder investigation

Detectives are continuing their investigation into the death of a woman after she was found unresponsive at an address in Caldicot.

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

A Caldicot woman, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene; her family continue to receive support from specialist officers.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Clarke said:

“Firstly, our thoughts remain with the victim's family and friends and we would like to thank them for their support of the investigation at this difficult time.

"The 50-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of murder has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

“While I understand that this latest development may prompt concern from our communities, we’re not looking for anyone else in connection with the death and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

"Our enquiries into the death continue, and if anyone has any information that may be useful to the investigation, please get in touch.”

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.