A woman has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with a man's death in Kenilworth last month.

Carl Stephens, 45, was found dead at a house in Chestnut Avenue just before midnight on Friday 20 March.

Warwickshire Police has today (April 13) confirmed a 51-year-old woman from Solihull was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and has since been bailed until June.

Meanwhile a 72-year-old woman previously arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender was also bailed pending further enquiries.

Lewis Dowling, 24, of Yarnfield Road, Birmingham, Patricia Dowling, 49, of Chestnut Avenue, Kenilworth and a 16-year-old boy from Kenilworth - who cannot be named for legal reasons - have all been charged with murder.

They are set to appear at Warwick Crown Court on Wednesday 20 May.

Mr Stephens' family released a statement following his death.

"We are deeply saddened to be writing that Carl's life has been taken in the most tragic way," they said.

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"Our family is completely devastated by this and will be forever heartbroken.

"We would like to take a moment to sincerely thank our community for the love, compassion and support that has been shown to us, and for sharing in our grief - it means more than words can express.

"During this incredibly difficult time, we kindly ask for privacy while we come to terms with what has happened."