A 40-year-old woman, Karen Cummings, was tragically found dead in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, following a serious head injury. Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident.
A murder probe has been initiated following the tragic death of a woman in Banbridge . The PSNI identified the victim as 40 year-old Karen Cummings, who was discovered with a 'serious head injury' at a residence in the Laurel Heights area on Saturday night. Ms Cummings was pronounced dead at the scene and two individuals have been arrested. Detective Inspector Miller stated: 'Police received a report at approximately 6.
30pm on Saturday evening, 14th December of an unconscious woman with a serious head injury inside a house in the Laurel Heights area of the town. Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service who provided medical treatment at the scene. READ MORE - Woman hospitalised after head almost squashed by bus READ MORE - Tributes paid to popular GP, 64, tragically killed in Mayo collision 'Sadly the woman, who has been named as 40 year old Karen Cummings, was pronounced deceased a short time later. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.' DI Miller added: 'Two men have been arrested in connection with the investigation. A 42 year old man was arrested at the scene on Saturday evening, 14th December on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody as enquiries continue. Meanwhile, a second man aged in his 30s, was arrested in the local area today also on suspicion of murder, and is in custody at present. 'Our investigation is at a very early stage and we are working to establish the full circumstances that led to this brutal and senseless murder.' District Commander for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, Superintendent Brendan Green stated: 'Our thoughts are with Ms Cummings' family and friends as they struggle to come to terms with what has happened, and they have our full sympathy at this time. 'Cordons remain in place today, Sunday 15th December, and local residents will continue to see an increased visible police presenc
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