Woman held on suspicion of murder after stabbing

Three people who look like crime scene investigators. They are in white overalls with white masks on and blue gloves. They are walking in front of a van which has "Durham Constabulary" on the side. It's parked on a patch of grass in a housing estate.

There was a heavy police presence at Bakewell Place, Newton Aycliffe

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another woman was found stabbed to death.

Durham Police was called to an address in Bakewell Place, Newton Aycliffe, on Wednesday just after 19:45 BST, by the North East Ambulance Service.

A 57-year-old woman died at the scene.

The force said a 41-year-old woman was arrested at a separate address in the town a short time later and taken into custody.

Officers believed it was "an isolated incident", a spokesperson said.

"An investigation is ongoing and residents should expect to see an increased police presence in the town over the coming days whilst inquiries are carried out."

A marked police car, white ambulance van and another white van are parked on a road and a neighbouring grass verge. There are trees in the background.

Police said the investigation was ongoing

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