Ulverston murder investigation after woman dies in street

Jim ScottBBC News
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The woman died in Ulverston, Cumbria, in the early hours of Monday

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in a street.

The woman, who was in her 20s, was found unconscious in Ulverston, Cumbria, just before 01:30 GMT on Monday and later died.

County Square has been cordoned off and members of the public have been urged to avoid the area.

A woman, 40, and two men aged, 28 and 61, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

Cumbria Police said it was "particularly keen" to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or the moments leading up to it.

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Cumbria Police has advised people to avoid County Square, which has been cordoned off
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