A 34-YEAR-OLD woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday, Wednesday, is still in police custody after a man died from a stab wound.

Police were called to an address on Cross Farm Road, Peasley Cross at about 7.20pm on Tuesday after paramedics had attended at the house and found the 29-year-old man with a wound to his chest.

Paramedics tended to the victim at the scene, but he died in ambulance whilst en route to hospital.

Police are due to formally identify the victim today, Thursday.

Neighbours have said they believe the family who live at the house are from Eastern Europe but police would not comment on those reports at this stage.

A neighbour, who wishes to remain anonymous, told the Star: “We can’t believe what has happened, we want off of this estate now because as a family we do not feel safe.

“They were a lovely couple (who lived there. We heard shouting and banging at about 7pm last night, after hearing it earlier in the day as well.

“We are just shocked.”

Anyone who has any information which could help the police with their inquiries is asked to contact 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

POLICE have arrested a 34-year-old woman on suspicion of murder following an incident at an address last night. 

Officers were called to an address on Cross Farm Road, Peasley Cross at about 7.20pm after paramedics had attended at the house and found a 29-year-old man with a stab wound to his chest.

Paramedics tended to the victim at the scene, but he died in ambulance whilst en route to hospital.


Crime Scene Investigators are carrying out forensic examinations at the scene and house-to-house inquiries are underway.

A neighbour, who wishes to remain anonymous, told the Star: “We can’t believe what has happened, we want off of this estate now because as a family we do not feel safe.

“They were a lovely couple (who lived there). We heard shouting and banging at about 7pm last night, after hearing it earlier in the day as well.


“We are just shocked.”

Anyone who has any information which could help the police with their inquiries is asked to contact 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The 34-year-old woman has been taken to a police station where she will be interviewed by detectives.