POLICE have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Highbridge yesterday (Saturday).

The woman, in her 30s, has not yet been identified.

She was involved in a collision with a car in Burnham Road (the B3139) - the vehicle failed to stop.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "Initial findings of a post mortem have suggested the woman died as a result of a head injury.

"The driver of the vehicle - a 34-year-old man - was yesterday arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

"The incident happened at about 2.20pm when the woman is believed to have been walking along Burnham Road.

"Her body was found in the road by a member of the public who alerted police.

"We're keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident.

"We would particularly like to hear from the drivers of any cars with dashcams which may have driven along Burnham Road around the time of the incident."

If you can help, call police on 101 quoting reference 5218001438.