UPDATE: Three women arrested on suspicion of murder over Barnsley woman's death

Police investigating the death of a Barnsley woman who died after a 'severe physical attack' have arrested three people on suspicion of murder.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th May 2018, 22:21 BST

Updated 20th May 2018, 22:26 BST

Police guard the scene in Barnsley after the discovery of a woman's body. Picture: @SYP_Specials.

A 45-year-old woman, a 57-year-old woman and a 71-year-old woman, all from the town centre area, were arrested on suspicion of murder today (Sunday 20 May).

All three remain in police custody.

Murder inquiry launched after death of woman in Barnsley

A post-mortem has revealed that the woman, identified as 42-year-old Claire Louise Smith, died from injuries from a very severe physical attack.

Enquiries are on-going and anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 01709 443544.

Union Street has now re-opened however officers remain in the area.

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