Police investigating woman's murder make fifth arrest

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a woman stabbed to death at home have made a fifth arrest.

A 20-year-old man from Barnsley was held yesterday (Monday) on suspicion of handling stolen goods, in relation to the theft of the victim’s Audi TT, which was taken from her home at the time of her death in May.

He has since been released under investigation, South Yorkshire Police said.

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Ms Hibberd (pictured) died of multiple stab wounds and was found in her home on Roy Kilner Road in Wombwell. She previously lived near Clifton Park and at Rawmarsh.

Three people have been charged as part of the investigation into her death.