Woman Dies After Assault

A woman has died after an altercation on Central Promenade last night.

Police say an altercation occurred outside the Palace Hotel on Central Promenade, Douglas near to the junction of Palace View Terrace at about 9.20pm last night.

The 57-year-old woman, visiting the island from Merseyside, was assaulted and despite the efforts of emergency services to save her life, she sadly died in Nobles Hospital.

A 53-year-old man, who is also from the Merseyside area has been arrested in connection with the woman’s death.

Detective Superintendent Stephen Maddocks, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘We are conducting enquiries into this matter and we currently have a section of the pavement between the Lido Slip and Palace View Terrace cordoned off. I am appealing for witnesses who may have seen a group of people walking between Jaks Bar on Loch Promenade and the Palace Hotel on Central Promenade, Douglas around 9pm last night.

‘There was a man and woman in their 50’s, together with another man and woman in their 20’s, who had with them a small child. We know the group walked from the Jaks area towards the Palace Hotel, passing through the Villa Marina Arcade and past the Castlemona shops.

‘We believe this group walked past the Majestic Chinese Restaurant and patrons inside may have witnessed an altercation. We are speaking to a number of witnesses but I believe other members of the public may have seen this group and may have vital information to assist us with our enquiries. I am also interested to speak to any vehicle driver travelling along Central and Queens Promenade between 9pm and 10pm who may have dash cam footage to come forward.’

Officers believe the man and woman are known to each other.

Anyone with information can call Police Headquarters on 631212 or the anonymous Crimestoppers line 0800 555 111.