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Mother-of-two dies after stabbing in retirement village
47-year-old carer fatally stabbed in retirement village before crashing car to hospital.
In brief
47-year-old carer fatally stabbed in retirement village before crashing car to hospital. Eleanor Barnfield, 47, died after being stabbed in retirement village and crashing her car while trying to reach hospital. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Eleanor Barnfield dies
47-year-old carer fatally stabbed in retirement village before crashing car to hospital.
Stabbing incident
Eleanor Barnfield was severely injured after being attacked at work in Bridgend, South Wales.
Crash details
She drove 300 yards before crashing into a wall after trying to reach Princess of Wales Hospital.
Armed police response
Police found her with puncture wounds and arrested 61-year-old suspect on suspicion of murder.
Family tribute
Family described her as 'kindest, most loving, bravest person in the world'.
Local impact
Residents evacuated as police cordoned off area with armed officers and SWAT teams.
Police statement
South Wales Police confirmed 61-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder.
Retirement village
Ger-y-Nant retirement village has 13 social housing flats for people over 60.
Valleys to Coast
Valleys to Coast housing association runs Ger-y-Nant with motto 'providing homes where people feel safe and happy'.
999 call
Eleanor made 999 call at 11:25am but connection cut out after crash.
Ambulance service
Welsh Ambulance Service investigated whether they received 999 call from victim.
Community impact
Residents reported police asked to sign in and out of homes during evacuation.
Police operation
Police used SWAT teams to arrest suspect after finding him barricaded in room.
Local reactions
Neighbours described Eleanor as someone who 'went to work and did not come home'.
Police statement
Chief Superintendent Jason Rees called incident 'deeply distressing' and thanked community for cooperation.
What happened next
Eleanor Barnfield died after being stabbed and crashing car while trying to reach hospital.
The takeaway
Eleanor Barnfield, 47, died after being stabbed in retirement village and crashing her car while trying to reach hospital.
