POLICE have said a 31-year-old woman is being questioned over the death of a 40-year-old man in Netherton yesterday. 

The woman, who is understood to be known to the man - was detained on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning today (Tuesday June 15).

Police said today they are "continuing to investigate the death of a man who was found injured at an address in Netherton yesterday (14 June).

"The 40-year-old was confirmed dead soon after we arrived at a property in The Lukes at around 1.15pm.

"A post mortem examination is due to take place later today and our enquiries around the circumstances are ongoing."