Woman dies after being burnt at chip shop in Carmarthenshire

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The woman died at Morriston hospital six days after being injured

A woman has died after suffering severe burns at a chip shop in Carmarthenshire.

The 69-year-old died on Monday at Morriston Hospital in Swansea, six days after sustaining her injuries at the restaurant in Hermon, about seven miles north of Carmarthen.

Police said the incident happened at about 13:30 GMT on 23 October.

A 70-year-old man was arrested by Dyfed-Powys Police and bailed while an investigation takes place.

Dyfed-Powys Police has asked anyone who was in the chip shop on the day between about midday and 15:00 to get in contact.