Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies in Birmingham
A 48-year-old woman is in police custody
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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 36-year-old man in south-west Birmingham.
The man was found having a cardiac arrest at a house on Dover Close in Bartley Green just before 6.20pm on Friday, police said.
West Midlands Police said a murder investigation was launched after the man died at the scene.
A 48-year-old woman was arrested and is in police custody.
Detective Inspector Stuart Mobberley, from the force homicide team, said: “Our investigation continues to establish the circumstances surrounding this man's death.
“Every bit of information is vital to our investigation and I would urge anyone who can help to get in touch.”
Detectives and a forensics team attended the property — which was surrounded by a police cordon — on Saturday afternoon.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote log number 3970 of 16 October.
Additional reporting by Press Association