Murder arrest after woman dies following Bridgend car crash
The 57-year-old female of the driver was found with injuries unrelated to the crash on Monday night (19 October)
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Bridgend after a woman died following a car crash.
Police were called to Coity Road at around 12:45BST on Monday, where the 47-year-old woman was found with injuries 'unrelated' to the collision.
She was taken to hospital where she later died.
A 61-year-old man has since been taken into custody on suspicion of murder.
South Wales Police Chief Superintendent Jason Rees said: “A man is now in custody following a significant policing operation in Ger-y-nant overnight.
“This is a deeply distressing incident, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family, and everyone affected. We thank the local community for their support, which has resulted in an arrest with no further injuries sustained.
“We thank those displaced from their homes overnight for their co-operation at a worrying time as we support them in returning home.
“We thank the local community for their co-operation as our investigation continues.”