A WOMAN has died in hospital following an alleged attack in Ingleby Barwick at the weekend.

The 64-year-old died in James Cook University Hospital this morning following the incident at an address on Hollybush Avenue where she suffered a serious head injury.

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: "A post mortem examination will take place in due course and a 67 year old man remains on police bail while inquiries into the alleged incident continue."

At the weekend, the force confirmed that they will be making a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to previous contact with the parties involved in the incident.