Police arrest another man in Hinckley murder investigation

Police  arrested another man on Tuesday evening in connection with a murder investigation.

The 29-year-old is currently in police custody bringing the total number still being questioned to two.

A 36-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident in the West Midlands area yesterday.

A 37-year-old man, who was arrested at the time of the incident on Sunday has been released without charge.

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The investigation relates to an incident which happened at approximately 10.45pm on Sunday February 3, where a woman was found at an address in Hinckley with what appeared to be gunshot wounds. She was confirmed dead at the scene.

A post mortem examination on Monday night revealed that she died of a single gunshot wound. Formal identification is yet to take place.

Officers are still keen to speak to anyone who saw two men in the area at the time of the incident.

The men, who both had their hoods up, are said to have left the scene in a dark coloured car that was parked in the street.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.