Brantford Police responded to a report of an injured 42 year old woman who had been stabbed in a home on Sheridan Street on December 7th at approximately 9:39pm.

The victim was rushed to hospital where she died of her injuries. A 24 year old woman was arrested at the scene, she is facing charges of second degree murder, assault, assault of a peace officer and fail to comply with undertaking X4.

Police say the incident is domestic related and they will not be releasing the name of the accused.