Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in Staffordshire house
A murder probe has been launched after a woman was found dead inside a Staffordshire[1] house. Emergency services were called to Orchard Street in Stafford shortly after 11.15pm on Friday (December 29) after reports of a woman who had died. Once inside they found a woman, 77, who was dead.
A 78-year-old man from the Stafford area was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been released on bail while enquiries are ongoing. Staffordshire Police[2] is now appealing for anyone with any information to get in touch. A spokesperson for the force said: “A man has been arrested following the death of a woman in Stafford.
We were called to Orchard Street, just after 11.15pm on Friday night (December 29), following reports that a 77-year-old woman had sadly been found dead inside a property. “Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. A 78-year-old man, from the Stafford area, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
He has been released under investigation while our inquiries continue.
“Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting incident number 779 of December 29, or message us using Live Chat on our website.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
References
- ^ Staffordshire (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
- ^ Staffordshire Police (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
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