A MURDER probe has been launched after the death of a woman at an address in Colchester.

Officers are on the scene at an address in Wickham Road, Colchester, after calls came in reporting concerns for a woman's welfare.

Police received reports a woman had been injured after 11.45am today.

When they arrived they found a woman seriously injured. Officers have confirmed she later died at the scene.

Officers also found a man injured at the address.

He has been taken to hospital and arrested on suspicion of murder.

Gazette: Murder probe launched after death of woman at address in Wickham Road, ColchesterMurder probe launched after death of woman at address in Wickham Road, Colchester

Detective Chief Inspector Antony Alcock, who’s leading the investigation, said: “This incident has taken place in a really residential area and I know it will be worrying to people living nearby.

“At this stage we don’t believe there is a risk to the wider public and we’re not looking for anyone else in connection with it.

“You will see an increased visible police presence in the area as specialist detectives and staff investigate and uniformed officers provide reassurance.

“I need anyone who saw or heard anything, or has any information to contact my team.”

Anyone with information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage related to the incident can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference number 42/139657/22.