Murder probe at campsite after woman found with ‘significant’ injury
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The victim, a woman in her 50s, was found suffering a “significant injury” by officers rushing to the camp in Brean at 4.50pm on Wednesday. An Avon and Somerset police spokesman said: “Despite the best efforts of officers, the woman was sadly pronounced deceased at around 5.20pm. “While formal identification has not yet taken place, her next of kin has been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time.” DI Neil Meade said: “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family during this time and we would like to reassure them and the local community that our MCIT will carry out a full and thorough investigation to establish the facts.