20/05/2014

Other News In Brief

Police Launch Murder Investigation

A murder investigation has been launched following a domestic-related incident in Huddersfield earlier this week, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed.

On Sunday, a 37-year-old woman, now formally identified as Emma Siswick, was found at a property on Reinwood Road suffering from a serious stab wound. She was taken to hospital but later died from her injuries.

An 11-year-old and a nine-year-old boy were also found at the property suffering from stab wounds. They both remain in hospital with serious injuries.

Police have said a man, aged 39, who was detained by officers, also remains in hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Arrests Made Following Street Fight

Sussez Police has said arrests have been made after a fight broke out in a street in Brighton.

At around 4am on Sunday (18 May), three men were walking north in North Street, Brighton, when they came across a fourth man. He is understood to be known to one of the group.

A fight then broke out during which a knife and bottle were used.

All men dispersed from the scene but two, aged 20 and 35, and who are believed to be involved were arrested nearby on suspicion of affray.

The 20-year old was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article, while the 35-year old received hospital treatment for facial cuts he sustained.

The two were interviewed by police and released until 15 and 16 July.

Car Damaged In Attack

An appeal has been launched by Lincolnshire Police for witnesses to an incident of criminal damage in Louth.

The incident occurred between 1am and 3am on Saturday (17 May) in Newmarket, Louth, outside the medical practice.

It is thought a group of three males were in the vicinity when one of them has climbed on a car causing damage to the windscreen and bonnet.

(JP/MH)

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