Man arrested after woman dies and two-year-old girl seriously injured

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a woman in her 20s died and a two-year-old girl was seriously injured in Surrey.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the child has been taken to hospital where she remains, Surrey Police said.

Officers attended a property in Woodthorpe Road in Ashford at 1.15pm on Thursday following a report of concern for safety.

The victims and the man arrested, who is in his 30s, were known to each other, and there is not believed to be any wider risk to the community, the force said.

Senior investigating officer detective chief inspector Kimball Edey, of Surrey Police, said: “This investigation is in its early stages and a team of specialist officers are working around the clock to gather as much information as possible.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims at this unbelievably difficult time.”

Published: 17/01/2025 by Radio NewsHub