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| A woman has died after being stabbed as she waited in a village street for a lift to go and play skittles. | A woman has died after being stabbed as she waited in a village street for a lift to go and play skittles. |
| Gwen Poole, 66, was in Llanbradach, Caerphilly, when she was attacked at 2005 GMT on Tuesday. | Gwen Poole, 66, was in Llanbradach, Caerphilly, when she was attacked at 2005 GMT on Tuesday. |
| Her sister Phyllis Sweet said the family had been left "numb", adding: "Why? That is all I can ask." | Her sister Phyllis Sweet said the family had been left "numb", adding: "Why? That is all I can ask." |
| Mrs Poole was taken to hospital in Cardiff with wounds to her upper body but died later. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. | Mrs Poole was taken to hospital in Cardiff with wounds to her upper body but died later. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. |
| Following the stabbing in De Winton Terrace, Mrs Poole made it to her son Ian's house close by before an ambulance was called, it is understood. | Following the stabbing in De Winton Terrace, Mrs Poole made it to her son Ian's house close by before an ambulance was called, it is understood. |
| Mrs Sweet said she had been waiting for a lift from one of her team mates at the Llanbradach social club's women's skittle team when she was attacked. | Mrs Sweet said she had been waiting for a lift from one of her team mates at the Llanbradach social club's women's skittle team when she was attacked. |
| Gwen Poole was described as kind, loving and considerate | |
| She said her sister was due to celebrate her 67th birthday next week. "She was enjoying her retirement," said Mrs Sweet. | She said her sister was due to celebrate her 67th birthday next week. "She was enjoying her retirement," said Mrs Sweet. |
| "Why? That is all I can ask. She didn't provoke anybody." | "Why? That is all I can ask. She didn't provoke anybody." |
| She added: "There is no reason for it whatsoever. They (Mrs Pole's sons Ian and Keith) are not coping. You just get numb and it hits you for six." | She added: "There is no reason for it whatsoever. They (Mrs Pole's sons Ian and Keith) are not coping. You just get numb and it hits you for six." |
| Fellow skittle player Janet Bradshaw said the team had been due to play at the Green Fly club in the nearby village of Bedwas when the incident happened. | Fellow skittle player Janet Bradshaw said the team had been due to play at the Green Fly club in the nearby village of Bedwas when the incident happened. |
| She said everyone in the close-knit community had been stunned by the tragedy. | She said everyone in the close-knit community had been stunned by the tragedy. |
| "She was a friend for life," said Mrs Bradshaw, 63. | "She was a friend for life," said Mrs Bradshaw, 63. |
| "She was kind, loving and considerate. She wouldn't do anybody a bad turn. I have lived here all my life and I have never been worried about walking out but now I'm really frightened." | "She was kind, loving and considerate. She wouldn't do anybody a bad turn. I have lived here all my life and I have never been worried about walking out but now I'm really frightened." |
| Mrs Bradshaw said she would often accompany Mrs Poole on weekends away with the skittle team and worked with her in some local factories before their retirement. | Mrs Bradshaw said she would often accompany Mrs Poole on weekends away with the skittle team and worked with her in some local factories before their retirement. |
| "We are all devastated," added Mrs Bradshaw. | "We are all devastated," added Mrs Bradshaw. |
| The arrested man is from New Tredegar in the northern part of Caerphilly county. He remains in police custody and is being questioned. | The arrested man is from New Tredegar in the northern part of Caerphilly county. He remains in police custody and is being questioned. |
| Meanwhile, officers are still searching for the weapon used in the incident. | Meanwhile, officers are still searching for the weapon used in the incident. |
| Supt Jon Burley appealed for witnesses to come forward and said patrols had been increased in the area. | Supt Jon Burley appealed for witnesses to come forward and said patrols had been increased in the area. |
| "This is an unusual and tragic incident and it is not believed to be domestic-related. However, we are trying to establish the circumstances that led to the death of Mrs Poole," he said. | "This is an unusual and tragic incident and it is not believed to be domestic-related. However, we are trying to establish the circumstances that led to the death of Mrs Poole," he said. |
| "It is known that she was waiting for a lift on her way to a local skittles club when the incident occurred. | "It is known that she was waiting for a lift on her way to a local skittles club when the incident occurred. |
| Over 70 officers are working on this investigation and there are increased patrol levels in the Llanbradach area Supt Jon Burley, Gwent Police | Over 70 officers are working on this investigation and there are increased patrol levels in the Llanbradach area Supt Jon Burley, Gwent Police |
| "We are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of De Winton Terrace, including the lanes behind the main road, or on their way to the De Winton Pub in the area between 6.30pm and 9pm last night and saw anyone acting suspiciously to come forward. | "We are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of De Winton Terrace, including the lanes behind the main road, or on their way to the De Winton Pub in the area between 6.30pm and 9pm last night and saw anyone acting suspiciously to come forward. |
| "They could hold vital information that could help the investigation. | "They could hold vital information that could help the investigation. |
| "We are continuing to search for a weapon which has yet to be located." | "We are continuing to search for a weapon which has yet to be located." |
| Of the large cordoned-off area, Supt Burley added: "We appreciate that there will be disruption to residents and schools this morning and we ask that they are patient. | Of the large cordoned-off area, Supt Burley added: "We appreciate that there will be disruption to residents and schools this morning and we ask that they are patient. |
| "Residents will continue to see a lot of activity in the area this morning. We are speaking to a number of witnesses. We are continuing with house-to-house enquiries and we are continuing to search the area." | "Residents will continue to see a lot of activity in the area this morning. We are speaking to a number of witnesses. We are continuing with house-to-house enquiries and we are continuing to search the area." |
| The street remained cordoned off and 70 officers are working on the inquiry. | The street remained cordoned off and 70 officers are working on the inquiry. |
| "Our thoughts are with the family of Gwen Poole at this time and we have specially trained officers offering them support," said Supt Burley. | "Our thoughts are with the family of Gwen Poole at this time and we have specially trained officers offering them support," said Supt Burley. |
| A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Wednesday. | A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Wednesday. |
| Anybody with information about the murder is asked to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | Anybody with information about the murder is asked to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |