A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman, police have said today.

UPDATE 10PM: Police no longer pursuing murder case

A 51-year-old man from Shanklin is currently in police custody.

The arrest follows concerns raised after the death of a 55-year-old woman at St Mary’s Hospital in Newport on Thursday, April 4.

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: "We can confirm that officers have arrested a 51-year-old man from Shanklin on suspicion of murder and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship.

"An investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances leading to the woman’s death and whether there are any associated offences."