(Image: DEBBIE CARTER)
A woman died inside a premises after a fight broke out on a Hartlepool bus, police have confirmed.
A manslaughter probe was launched on Tuesday (October 13) after a woman, aged in her 60s, died following an altercation on the number seven bus.
Cleveland Police said fellow passengers tried to break up the fight before the woman got off. She later died inside a premises on York Road.
A cordon was erected outside the Coral Bookmakers following the ordeal, with the bus being removed as part of the investigation.
A 26-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter yesterday - and police have today (October 14) confirmed she has since been released on conditional bail.
The force said that formal identification of the woman who died is yet to take place however her next of kin has been informed.
A Home Office post-mortem examination has taken place, with additional specialist pathology examinations being undertaken to establish the cause of death.
Detective Chief Inspector John Bonner, from Cleveland Police’s homicide and major enquiry team (HMET) said: “The investigation remains ongoing and a number of lines of enquiry are being pursued to establish the circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
Read more
Police issue update on Kinninvie crossroads crash as woman remains in hospital
Man who died in Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack named and pictured
Probe launched after anti-social incident on Darlington to Spennymoor bus
“As part of those enquiries, I am still keen to hear from passengers who were travelling on the number seven bus or witnessed an altercation between two women. In particular anyone who attempted to intervene during the altercation.
“I would also encourage anyone with information, CCTV, mobile phone footage, or any other material which may assist the investigation to get in touch.
“You can do this by calling 101 or visiting our website quoting reference number 205074.”
Information can be provided anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111