Man arrested after woman dies in Hitchin
Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 7 Oct, 12:38 · Archive
A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 70s died in Hitchin.
Police were called to Armour Rise in Hitchin at 3.15pm on Tuesday 6 October following a concern for welfare report. Officers attended and found a woman in her 70s with serious injuries. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death. He remains in custody at this time. Hertfordshire Police said it is believed the suspect and victim were known to each other.
The woman's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist trained officers. Forensic teams continue to search both inside and outside the property on Armour Rise, which remains cordoned off. Officers will continue to conduct enquiries in the area.
How it is being reported
- First photos of 'murder' scene show huge police presence as house cordoned offPhotos show police and forensics officers at the scene of an alleged murder on Armour Rise in Hitchin.The Comet · 7 Oct, 11:21
- First photos of 'murder' scene show huge police presence as house cordoned offPhotos show police and forensics officers at the scene of an alleged murder on Armour Rise in Hitchin.Herts Advertiser · 7 Oct, 11:21
- Hertfordshire murder arrest following death of woman in 70sA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in Armour Rise, Hitchin.Watford Observer · 7 Oct, 11:19
- 'Murder' arrest after woman found with serious injuries diesA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in Armour Rise, Hitchin.Herts Advertiser · 7 Oct, 10:50
- 'Murder' arrest after woman found with serious injuries diesA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in Armour Rise, Hitchin.The Comet · 7 Oct, 10:50
- LIVE: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in HitchinA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in Hitchin yesterday (October 6).The Comet · 7 Oct, 10:41
In this story: Hitchin · Armour Rise · Hertfordshire Police
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