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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Murder probe launched as woman, 93, is found dead in idyllic seaside town - as police arrest 65-year-old man
A 65-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 93-year-old woman was found dead in an idyllic seaside town. Officers and paramedics were called to an address on Cherrill Gardens, Bude, at around 1pm yesterday amid a concern for welfare report. Detectives believe the deceased and the individual in police custody, from the Bude area, were known to each other. Paramedics pronounced the elderly lady dead on scene. Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector Rob Smith, said: 'We are currently carrying out inquiries to establish what happened in this very sad case. 'A cordon has been set up to allow for a thorough investigation of the scene to take place. 'It is believed that the man and the woman were known to each other. 'The community should be reassured that this is being treated as an isolated incident and at this time we are not seeking anyone else in connection to the death. 'There will be a heightened police presence in the area over the coming days as inquiries are ongoing, and I would encourage anyone, if you have any concerns, to contact officers from the local neighbourhood policing team.' The woman's next of kin have been informed. Witnesses have been asked to contact the police on 101 quoting reference number 50250165800.
Sky News
a day ago
- Sky News
Man, 65, arrested on suspicion of murdering 93-year-old woman in Cornwall
A 65-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 93-year-old woman in Cornwall, police have said. Officers were called to an address in Bude on Sunday afternoon. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her family has been informed. "It is believed the man and woman were known to each other," said Detective Inspector Rob Smith. "A cordon has been set up to allow for a thorough investigation of the scene to take place." The arrested man is from the local area and remains in custody, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman, 93, found dead
A man, 65, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 93-year-old woman was found dead in a Cornish town. Devon and Cornwall Police received a concern for welfare report at an address on Cherrill Gardens, Bude, at about 1pm on Sunday. Officers and paramedics attended and the force said the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives believe the man arrested and the woman were known to each other. He is from the Bude area and remains in custody, police added. Detective Inspector Rob Smith, senior investigating officer, said: 'We are currently carrying out inquiries to establish what happened in this very sad case. 'A cordon has been set up to allow for a thorough investigation of the scene to take place. 'It is believed that the man and the woman were known to each other. 'The community should be reassured that this is being treated as an isolated incident and at this time we are not seeking anyone else in connection to the death. 'There will be a heightened police presence in the area over the coming days as inquiries are ongoing, and I would encourage anyone, if you have any concerns, to contact officers from the local neighbourhood policing team.' The woman's next of kin have been informed. Witnesses have been asked to contact the police on 101 quoting reference number 50250165800.
