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BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Burton Latimer: Cause of death determined after body found
A woman whose body was discovered in a house died as a result of application of pressure to her neck, a post-mortem Police said they were called to an address in Donnington Road, Burton Latimer, at about 15:30 BST on Friday - soon after reports of a car crashing into a McDonald's restaurant.A forensic post-mortem on the woman, who was aged in her 30s, was carried out at Leicester Royal Infirmary on said a 35-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of murder, remained in police custody. The force said that neither the woman, or the arrested man, were previously known to police.A spokesperson from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) appealed for anyone with information about the woman's death to contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Man who crashed into McDonald's is arrested on suspicion of murder after dead woman in her 30s is later found in home
A man who crashed into a McDonald's has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a dead woman in her 30s was later found in a home. The 35-year-old crashed his blue Skoda Superb car into the fast food restaurant in the town of Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, at around 3.30pm yesterday. Emergency services rushed to the chain takeaway just off the A14, on Folley Way, where police grilled the man. This revealed there was a woman lying dead at an address on residential street Donnington Road, less than a five-minute drive away. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody today for questioning by major crime team detectives. One resident said the usually quiet, sleepy town was hit with a heavy police and forensics presence in the wake of the crash, The Sun reports. Officers from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for information. The specialist body's DI Torie Harrison stressed it is currently believed to be 'an isolated incident with no risk to the wider community'. But officers will have 'an enhanced presence' in the town in the next few days 'to provide reassurance and support as inquiries continue'. The senior investigating officer continued: 'Following the tragic discovery of a woman's body in Burton Latimer yesterday afternoon, our thoughts and condolences are with everyone who knew and loved her. 'We have established a comprehensive and fast-moving investigation into the circumstances of her death, with one arrest made. 'I know news of this death will cause immense concern and distress to people in the local area.' A Northamptonshire Police spokesperson said: 'Roads Policing officers attended and inquiries led to the discovery of the body of a woman aged in her 30s at an address in Donnington Road.' They emphasised: 'Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. 'Neighbourhood Policing Teams are carrying out additional patrols in Burton Latimer to provide community support and reassurance and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak to them.' Anyone with information, including CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage, is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Body of woman in her 30s found at home after ‘car crashed into McDonald's' as cops arrest man on suspicion of murder
THE BODY of a 30-year-old woman has been found at a home after a car crashed into a McDonald's — leading police to arrest a man on suspicion of murder. Northamptonshire Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was discovered in Burton Latimer. Officers said they received reports of a man crashing a blue Skoda Superb at a McDonald's on Folley Way at around 3.30pm on June 13. Police arrived at the scene, which led to the discovery of a woman in her 30s found dead at an address on Donnington Road. The East Midlands Special Operations Unit has launched a murder investigation and is appealing for anyone with information to come forward. A local resident said they saw forensic teams and a heavy police presence in what is usually a quiet town. Police said the 35-year-old man arrested remains in custody and confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the murder. Neighbourhood policing teams will remain in the area, carrying out regular patrols to reassure the community and encouraging anyone with concerns to speak to them. Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Torie Harrison, of EMSOU, said: 'Following the tragic discovery of a woman's body in Burton Latimer yesterday afternoon, our thoughts and condolences are with everyone who knew and loved her. 'We have established a comprehensive and fast-moving investigation into the circumstances of her death, with one arrest made. "At present we believe this to be an isolated incident with no risk to the wider community. 'I know news of this death will cause immense concern and distress to people in the local area, and we will be maintaining an enhanced presence over the coming days to provide reassurance and support as enquiries continue.' Anyone with information — including CCTV, smart doorbell, or dash-cam footage — is urged to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. 1
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Burton Latimer: Man held in murder probe after woman's body found
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman's body in a house after police were called to reports of a car crashing into a McDonald's victim, in her 30s, was found at a house in Donnington Road, Burton Latimer, near Police said their inquiries led them there after they were called to reports of a man crashing a blue Skoda car into the McDonald's in nearby Folley Way, at about 15:30 BST on 35-year-old man remains in police custody following his arrest, and detectives said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the case. Senior investigating officer Det Insp Torie Harrison, from East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: "Following the tragic discovery of a woman's body in Burton Latimer yesterday afternoon, our thoughts and condolences are with everyone who knew and loved her."We have established a comprehensive and fast-moving investigation into the circumstances of her death, with one arrest made. "At present we believe this to be an isolated incident with no risk to the wider community."I know news of this death will cause immense concern and distress to people in the local area, and we will be maintaining an enhanced presence over the coming days to provide reassurance and support as inquiries continue." Officers have urged anyone with information, including CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to contact policing teams are carrying out extra patrols in the town to reassure the community. They have encouraged anyone with concerns to speak to them. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
