Murder investigation launched as woman dies in hospital following serious assault

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A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 32-year-old woman, who was seriously assaulted in Lisburn last month. 

Natasha Mendelez, who is originally from Venezuela, was badly beaten at a property in the city on the 22nd of March. 

She was being treated in hospital for her injuries, where she sadly died last night. 

A 23-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man have been arrested in connection with her death and have been released on bail pending further investigation. 

Detective Chief Inspector Michelle Shaw said, “Natasha Melendez, formerly from Venezuela, was subject to a serious assault last month and was being treated in hospital for her injuries.

"Sadly she has now died and my thoughts today are with her parents and wider family circle.

“A 30 year old man and a 23 year old woman who were arrested in connection with her death have been released pending further investigation.

“I would appeal to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the Finch Gardens area of Lisburn on March 22 to contact police on 101.”

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