Man arrested after 54-year-old woman stabbed to death in Aylesbury

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died of stab wounds in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

The 54-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene, Thames Valley Police said.

A 14-year-old boy was injured in the incident, and is being treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The victim's family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.

The arrested man is in police custody.

Police were called at 3.45pm on Saturday following reports of an assault in Wood White Drive at the junction of Peacock Lane.

Head of the force's major crime unit, Detective Superintendent Ian Hunter, said he believed it was an "isolated incident".

He also urged witnesses to provide information, "no matter how insignificant you think it could be".

"We currently have a number of police officers at the scene carrying out enquiries, and I would encourage anyone with any questions to feel free to approach them," he said.

:: Anyone who thinks they may be able to help should ring 101, quoting reference number 969 (7/7).