Murder arrest after injured woman's death
A man is being held on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman.
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A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Rotherham.
South Yorkshire Police said officers were called to an address in Herringthorpe just before 18:00 BST on Friday.
A woman was found with serious injuries at the property and despite medical attention was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson said a 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
A scene and road closures have been put in place in Herringthorpe to enable officers to carry out their investigation, they added.
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