Woman, 21, dies after attack in Nottingham

A woman has died after being attacked at a house in Nottingham, police say.

Nottinghamshire Police said officers were called to a property in Springfield Street, in the New Basford area, just before 0700 BST on Sunday.

The 21-year-old woman was taken to Queen's Medical Centre but she was pronounced dead a short time later.

A police spokesman said a murder inquiry had been started. A post-mortem examination was due to be carried out on Sunday.

Det Ch Insp Kate Meynell said: "We need to establish the events that led up to this young woman's death.

"I'm appealing for anyone with information which may assist our investigation to contact us immediately."