Man arrested after body of woman found at a home in Burton Latimer after McDonald's crash
At around 3.30pm on June 13, Northamptonshire Police received a report of a man crashing a blue Skoda Superb car at McDonald's in Folley Way.
Roads Policing officers attended and enquiries led to the discovery of the body of a woman in her 30s at an address in Donnington Road in Burton Latimer.
A post-mortem carried out at Leicester Royal Infirmary gave the preliminary cause of death as applied pressure to the victim's neck.
Formal identification is yet to take place, specially trained officers are supporting the woman's next of kin as the investigation progresses.
Officers from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for anyone with relevant information to get in touch.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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.
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 asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 and quote the reference number 25000343828.
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