Police say they are "working at pace to piece together the events of last night" - as a 42-year-old man remains in custody.

"A 40-year-old woman was found suffering serious injuries – despite the efforts of the emergency services she was pronounced dead at the scene. A 42-year-old man from Talbot Green has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

Investigations continue after woman, 40, shot dead in South Wales town - The woman sustained serious injuries and died at the scene.

South Wales Police said the victim is believed to be Joanne Penney but formal identification has not yet taken place.

A woman has died after a shooting in Talbot Green in Rhondda Cynon Taf. South Wales Police were called to the Green Park area of the town at about 18:10 GMT on Sunday. The force confirmed a 40-year-old woman was found with serious injuries and died at the scene.