A man in his 80s has been arrested by police as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of a woman at a property in Bath.
Police were initially called just before 8.30am on Tuesday 18th June by members of the public who were concerned for the welfare of a man who had climbed scaffolding in Bennett Street.
Members of the public, fire crews and police officers all helped to ensure the man’s safety.
Officers then went to an address in Upper Lansdown Mews, where they found a woman in need of urgent medical care.
Sadly, despite their best efforts, ambulance crew were unable to save her.
The man was arrested by officers pending further investigation and the results of a forensic post mortem examination.
Officers have not yet formally identified the deceased, who was also in her eighties.
Her next of kin have been informed. They are being supported by specially-trained family liaison officers.
Police are at an early stage of their investigation, and detectives have asked people to avoid speculating or posting any footage or images online while they establish the facts.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw or has any dashcam or other footage showing an older man with a rucksack walking between Upper Lansdown Mews and Bennett Street, or on scaffolding in Bennett Street, between 8am and 9am on Tuesday 18th June.
If you can help, call 101 giving the reference Op Network, or visit the dedicated online portal here.