Derby: Police name woman found dead with head injuries

Claire Richards' daughter said she was "cherished and greatly missed"

Police have named a woman whose death prompted a murder investigation in Derby.

Claire Richards, 44, was found with head injuries in Bass Street at 07:30 GMT on Wednesday, and died shortly afterwards in hospital.

Derbyshire Police said officers were called to a report Ms Richards had been assaulted.

The force said two men, aged 47 and 49, had been arrested on suspicion of murder.

The 47-year-old has been released on bail pending further inquiries, while the 49-year-old was released with no further action.

The latter was later arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs.

Ms Richards was taken to hospital after being found in Bass Street but died shortly after

In a statement released by police, Ms Richards' daughter said: "My mum was a loving and devoted friend, daughter and grandmother, she will be forever cherished and greatly missed."

The force said a post-mortem examination had taken place, but the cause of death has not yet been found.

Senior investigating officer Paul Bullock said: "This was an isolated incident where all people were known to each other, and we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the death."

Anyone with any information has been urged to contact police.