Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested a woman after a man died following an assault in a village near Snaith.
Humberside Police were called to a property on Little London Lane, West Cowick, at around 7.15pm last night (Wednesday) to reports that a man had been assaulted.
A 54-year-old man was taken to hospital, but he died shortly afterwards, and officers opened a murder investigation.
Update: The man has now been named more from YorkMix here
Little London Lane, West Cowick
The victim’s family are being supported by specially trained officers. A 53-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Burnett said: “We understand that news of a tragic incident such as this will cause shock and concern to people in the village and surrounding areas.
“However, I wish to reassure people that this was an isolated incident between people who were known to each other and, as such, there is no wider risk to members of the public.
“Officers will remain in West Cowick over the coming days whilst we continue with our investigation, and a scene guard will remain in place.
“Please come to talk to us if you have any concerns, or information that may assist with our enquiries.”
If you can help, call 101, ask for Humberside Police, quoting log 435 of 28 December. Or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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