Police name Hereford murder victim

Police investigating the murder of a woman in Hereford have released her name.

Officers attended an address in Highmore Street, Hereford, at around 10.20pm on Tuesday and found the body of 59 year-old Julie Clark.
 
A post mortem examination has revealed she died as a result of stab wounds.
 
A 40-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder on Wednesday, 10 January, remains in hospital.

Superintendent Sue Thomas from West Mercia Police said: "Our thoughts are with Julie's family and friends and specialist police officers are continuing to support them.
 
"The family has asked to be allowed to come to terms with their loss without intrusion at this very difficult time."
 
Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident reference 503s of 9 January or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.