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Man charged with murder after carer stabbed in retirement village
61-year-old man arrested for stabbing 47-year-old carer who died after crash.
In brief
61-year-old man arrested for stabbing 47-year-old carer who died after crash. 47-year-old Eleanor Barnfield died after being stabbed by 61-year-old man at retirement home in Wales, who later crashed while trying to reach hospital. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Police drive away murder suspect
Police drove away a 61-year-old man charged with murder after stabbing a 47-year-old carer at retirement village in Wales.
Carer stabbed at work
Eleanor Barnfield, 47, was severely injured after being attacked at work when she got into her car in Bridgend, South Wales.
Carer crashed while driving
She tried to drive to Princess of Wales Hospital but crashed after traveling 300 yards before collapsing.
Man barricaded himself
The suspect barricaded himself in a room at the retirement complex, prompting armed police response and evacuation of residents.
12-hour standoff
Police held a 12-hour standoff before arresting the suspect at 1am on Tuesday after he was overpowered by officers.
Carer died in hospital
Eleanor Barnfield died after being taken to Princess of Wales Hospital despite medical efforts.
Ambulance service investigation
Welsh Ambulance Service said no 999 call was made by Eleanor Barnfield before she died.
Family tribute
Eleanor Barnfield's family described her as the 'kindest, most loving, bravest person in the world' who meant everything to them.
Residents evacuated
Residents were evacuated from retirement village after police arrived, with some required to sign in and out of their homes.
Police response
South Wales Police confirmed the suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder after a 12-hour standoff.
Valleys to Coast statement
Valleys to Coast housing association confirmed a team member was involved and expressed condolences to the family.
Witness accounts
Witnesses described armed police using stab-proof vests to overpower the suspect after a 12-hour standoff.
Local reactions
Residents reported police cordoning off streets and requiring them to sign in and out of their homes overnight.
Ambulance response
Welsh Ambulance Service said they arrived at the scene seven minutes after the initial call and provided critical care.
Family tribute
Eleanor Barnfield's family described her as the 'kindest, most loving, bravest person in the world' who meant everything to them.
The takeaway
47-year-old Eleanor Barnfield died after being stabbed by 61-year-old man at retirement home in Wales, who later crashed while trying to reach hospital.
