Man in his 60s arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies from serious injuries in Downend

From the Newshound archive · first published 28 September 2026 · last updated 29 September 2026.

A man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in his 60s was found with serious injuries at an address on Overnhill Road, Downend, South Gloucestershire. Emergency crews arrived just after 1:45am on Sunday; the woman was rushed to hospital and died within a few hours. Avon & Somerset Police say the man remains in custody and is being interviewed under caution.

Superintendent Karen Corrigan said police believe there is no ongoing risk to the public.

A specially-trained family liaison officer has been assigned to support the woman's grieving relatives.