Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in Torquay
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 15:42 · Archive
Police launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead in Torquay on Tuesday evening.
Police launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead at a property on Teignmouth Road in Torquay. The ambulance service called police just before 9pm on Tuesday, October 27. Paramedics confirmed the woman was dead at the scene, and her next of kin have been informed.
A man in his 50s from Torquay has been arrested on suspicion of murder and other offences and remains in police custody. Police say enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of her death, which is currently being treated as unexpected.
Detective Inspector Dave Ireland, leading the investigation, said: 'We have launched a murder investigation after a woman's body was found at a property on Teignmouth Road, Torquay. While we have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, we are keeping an open mind in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death.' A mandatory referral will be made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to the victim's previous police contact, which is standard procedure. There will be a heightened police presence in the area. Police appeal for information or dashcam footage, with calls to 101 quoting reference 50260288483.
How it is being reported
- Murder arrest made after woman found deadDevon and Cornwall Police say there will be "a heightened police presence" as enquiries continue.BBC Devon · 28 Oct, 16:19
- Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in TorquayPolice confirmed they had prior contact with the victimDevonLive · 28 Oct, 15:16
- Murder investigation launched after woman found dead at Torquay addressPolice have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead in Torquay. A man in his 50s has been arrested and remains in police custody.Exmouth Journal · 28 Oct, 15:08
In this story: Torquay · Teignmouth Road · Devon and Cornwall Police · Independent Office for Police Conduct · Detective Inspector Dave Ireland
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