A 69-YEAR-old woman has died following an incident at a chip shop in Hermon, Carmarthenshire.

The woman died at Morriston Hospital yesterday (Monday, October 29) after sustaining burns at the chip shop at around 1.30pm on Tuesday, October 23.

A 70-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail while the investigation is on-going.

The coroner has been informed.

Anyone who visited the chip shop between 12pm and 3pm on Tuesday, October 23, is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.