Officers were called to Coity Road, Bridgend at around 12:43pm yesterday (Monday October 19) following a report of a road traffic collision, wherein a car had collided with a wall.

Upon attendance, officers identified that the driver had sustained injuries unrelated to the collision.

Despite medical attention, the driver, a 47-year-old woman from North Cornelly, has died at hospital. Her family has been informed, though formal identification has yet to take place.

Following a significant policing operation in the area of nearby Ger-y-Nant, a 61-year-old man from Bridgend has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He is currently in police custody.

Chief Superintendent Jason Rees said: “A man is now in custody following a significant policing operation in Ger-y-nant overnight.

“This is a deeply distressing incident, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family, and everyone affected. We thank the local community for their support, which has resulted in an arrest with no further injuries sustained.

“We thank those displaced from their homes overnight for their co-operation at a worrying time as we support them in returning home.

“We thank the local community for their co-operation as our investigation continues.”