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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
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 Cherrill Gardens in Bude on Sunday afternoon. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her family has been informed. The man arrested is from the local area and remains in custody, Devon and Cornwall Police said. "It is believed the man and woman were known to each other," said Detective Inspector Rob Smith. The local community should be "reassured" the death is being treated as an "isolated incident", he said. Officers are not seeking anyone else "at this time", he added. Read more from Sky News: A police cordon has been set up. "There will be a heightened police presence in the area over the coming days as inquiries are ongoing," Mr Smith said. "I would encourage anyone, if you have any concerns, to contact officers from the local neighbourhood policing team."
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Murder arrest after woman, 93, found dead in home
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.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Woman, 93, found dead at home in popular seaside town as man. 65. ‘known to her' arrested over ‘murder'
The suspect was 'known' to the elderly lady MURDER PROBE Woman, 93, found dead at home in popular seaside town as man. 65. 'known to her' arrested over 'murder' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A 65-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 93-year-old woman. Authorities rushed to the elderly lady's home, after receiving a call from an individual concerned for her welfare. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Police raced to a house in Bude where they sadly discovered a body Credit: Google 2 A 63-year-old was arrested in connection with the murder of a 93-year-old Credit: Google Police arrived at an address on Cherrill Gardens, Bude, at 1pm on June 29. They were joined by paramedics who sadly pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Police arrested a 65-year-old, "known" to the murdered lady, in connection with the crime. Detective Inspector Rob Smith, senior investigating officer, said: 'We are currently carrying out enquiries to establish what happened in this very sad case. Read More on Crime DISH THE DIRT Killer fumes & rotting maggot-infested corpses…my life as crime scene cleaner '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 enquiries are ongoing, and I would encourage anyone, if you have any concerns, to contact officers from the local neighbourhood policing team.' More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Woman, 93, found dead at home in popular seaside town as man. 65. ‘known to her' arrested over ‘murder'
A 65-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 93-year-old woman. Authorities rushed to the elderly lady's home, after receiving a call from an individual concerned for her welfare. 2 2 Police arrived at an address on Cherrill Gardens, Bude, at 1pm on June 29. They were joined by paramedics who sadly pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Police arrested a 65-year-old, "known" to the murdered lady, in connection with the crime. Detective Inspector Rob Smith, senior investigating officer, said: 'We are currently carrying out enquiries 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 enquiries are ongoing, and I would encourage anyone, if you have any concerns, to contact officers from the local neighbourhood policing team.'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Woman, 93, found dead at home in popular seaside town as man. 65. ‘known to her' arrested over ‘murder'
A 65-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 93-year-old woman. Authorities rushed to the elderly lady's home, after receiving a call from an individual concerned for her welfare. 2 Police raced to a house in Bude where they sadly discovered a body Credit: Google 2 A 63-year-old was arrested in connection with the murder of a 93-year-old Credit: Google Police arrived at an address on Cherrill Gardens, Bude, at 1pm on June 29. They were joined by paramedics who sadly pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Police arrested a 65-year-old, "known" to the murdered lady, in connection with the crime. Detective Inspector Rob Smith, senior investigating officer, said: 'We are currently carrying out enquiries to establish what happened in this very sad case. Read More on Crime '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 enquiries are ongoing, and I would encourage anyone, if you have any concerns, to contact officers from the local neighbourhood policing team.' Most read in The Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
