Woman in her 80s is murdered in quiet Cotswolds market town as detectives arrest man known to her after she dies from head injuries
- Woman in her 80s murdered in quiet Cotswolds town of Chipping Campden
- Police were called to High Street, Chipping Campden, at 12.30am this morning
- Man was arrested on suspicion of murder. It’s believed they knew each other
An elderly woman was killed in a quiet Cotswold market town in the early hours of this morning.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is now in police custody.
Police were called to High Street, Chipping Campden, at around 12.30am where a woman in her 80s was found with head injuries. She later died from her wounds.
Her next of kin and the coroner have been informed.
Police were called to High Street, Chipping Campden (pictured) at around 12.30am where a woman in her 80s was found with head injuries. She later died from her wounds
Gloucestershire Constabulary have said their Major Crime Investigation Team is in the early stages of an investigation
Gloucestershire Constabulary have said their Major Crime Investigation Team is in the early stages of an investigation.
Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to make contact with police.
The alleged victim and murderer involved in the incident are believed to be known to each other, the force said.
Police vans and officers have been photographed outside the scene on Chipping Campden this morning
Officers said they are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with the investigation at this time.
Police vans and officers have been photographed outside the scene on Chipping Campden this morning.
Police said that members of the public can provide information online by completing the form on their website and quoting incident 8 of 6 January.
They added that people with information can also call the police on 101.
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