A murder investigation is under way after a woman was found fatally injured at a house near Bristol.

The 27-year-old, named locally as Claire Tavener, was found with serious injuries at the house in Brendon Gardens, Nailsea, shortly before 07:00 GMT.

A 45-year-old man was arrested at Nailsea and Backwell railway station at 07:30 and is being treated in hospital.

The station was closed and a cordon put in place at Brendon Gardens.

Police said paramedics tried to save the woman but she died at the scene.

Her next of kin are being supported by officers.