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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Samuel Lovett

82-year-old man arrested after elderly woman found dead

The murder, which took place on Allendale Crescent in Studley, is being treated as an isolated incident ( Google )

An 82-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly woman was found dead.

The body of the 80-year-old woman was discovered after Warwickshire Police were called to a property on Allendale Crescent in Studley on Monday morning.

Formal identification and a post-mortem examination are yet to take place, but the woman's family has been informed.

The man, who remains in custody, is believed to be known to the victim.

Superintendent Suzanne Baker from Warwickshire Police said: “An investigation has been launched and we are working to establish the circumstances of the woman’s death, which is currently being treated as murder.

“An 82-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and he is in police custody.

“This is currently being treated as an isolated incident, and it is believed the suspect and the deceased were known to each other.

“Our thoughts remain with the family of the woman, who are being supported by specially trained officers at this time.”

Police said a cordon would remain around the house where the woman's body was found.

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