Woman in her 80s ‘murdered’ on Christmas Day with another woman, 63, arrested
Police forensic teams have taped off a flat in Devizes, Wiltshire, following a ‘serious incident’ on Christmas Day (Picture: Newsquest/SWNS)
A woman in her 80s has died following a serious assault inside a flat in Wiltshire.
Emergency services were called to Keepers Road in Devizes at about 8.10am on Christmas Day.
Police officers and paramedics attended but the woman was declared dead at the scene.
A 63-year-old woman, who is known to the victim, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
She has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are not thought to be life-changing.
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Detective Inspector Alan Smith, from Wiltshire Police’s major crime investigation team, said: ‘This is a tragic incident in which an elderly woman has lost her life on Christmas Day.
‘We have arrested a woman who is known to the victim and I can confirm we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it.
‘A scene has been set up at the flat and an urgent investigation is being carried out, which will involve house-to-house enquiries.
‘Local residents will see an increased policing presence over the coming days. If you have any concerns, or you have any information, please don’t hesitate to speak to one of our officers.’
Police said inquiries were ongoing to identify the victim’s next of kin.
A cordon has been set up at the address and is likely to remain in place for the rest of Christmas Day and into Boxing Day, a spokesman added.
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