'It's getting so dangerous here - It's horrible': Residents left fearful following death of Oldbury woman as police launch murder investigation

Residents have described their shock and fear following the death of a woman in Oldbury.

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Members of the Oldbury community have shared their grief following the launch of a murder investigation into the death of a woman in the early hours of Sunday morning.

West Midlands Police were called to the scene of Barncroft Road, Oldbury, where a woman was found to be unresponsive. 

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A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder

Now, members of the Barncroft Road community have shared their fear, shock and grief following the sudden death in their 'quiet road'.

One resident, who didn't want to be named, said: "It's a bit worrying, I woke up when the police lights started coming down the street. 

"It's not really that bad of an area. It's scary."