Murder probe after man died at Cofton Hackett house

Crews were called to Middle Drive on Sunday regarding concern for the welfare of a 59-year-old man at the house (generic image above)

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder, after an off-duty ambulance service worker was found dead at a house.

Crews were called to Cofton Hackett in Worcestershire on Sunday evening over the concern for the welfare of a 59-year-old man at the property.

Unfortunately he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene, ambulance crews said.

A woman in her 50s was arrested and since released under investigation.

'Great pride'

Michelle Brotherton, non-emergency services operations delivery director for West Midlands Ambulance Service, paid tribute to the man it named as Lacy.

"This is an extremely sad time for Lacy's family and all of his work colleagues at WMAS," she said.

"He was a dedicated member of staff who would always go above and beyond, often coming in at short notice if required, without hesitation.

"He took great pride in his work and thoroughly enjoyed helping our PTS [patient transfer service] patients. Lacy was always extremely pleasant and polite on the occasions I had the pleasure of meeting him."

The man was not on duty on Sunday, an ambulance service spokesperson confirmed.

West Mercia Police said officers were called to the property in Middle Drive at about 20:00 BST.