Murder investigation launched after woman dies in Hartlepool

The Guardian, UK: A woman has died after suffering significant injuries in a “targeted attack” in Hartlepool.
Cleveland police have launched a murder inquiry after the incident, which happened on Oxford Road just after 9pm on Friday.
A force spokesman said: “Detectives have now declared a murder investigation after a woman suffered significant injuries and died in Hartlepool.
“The victim, an adult female, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“Inquiries carried out so far have led detectives to believe that this was a targeted attack and a team of officers are working tirelessly to trace the person believed to be responsible.”
Social media posts show a forensics tent set up on open ground on the street as investigations continue.