A woman in her 80s is murdered in Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds when detectives arrest a man she knows
A woman in her 80s is murdered in a quiet Cotswolds market town when detectives arrest a man she knows after she dies from head injuries
- Woman in her 80s murdered in quiet Cotswold town of Chipping Campden
- Police were called to the High Street, Chipping Campden, at 00:30 this morning
- Man was arrested on suspicion of murder. It is assumed that they knew each other
An elderly woman was killed in a quiet Cotswold market town in the early hours of this morning.
A man was arrested on suspicion of murder and is now in police custody.
Police were called to the High Street, Chipping Campden, at around 12.30am where a woman in her 80s was found with head injuries. She later died of her wounds.
Her next of kin and the coroner have been informed.
Police were called to the High Street, Chipping Campden (pictured) at around 12.30am where a woman in her 80s was found with head injuries. She later died of her wounds
Gloucestershire Police said their Serious Crimes Inquiry team is in the early stages of an inquiry
Gloucestershire Police said their Serious Crimes Inquiry team is in the early stages of an inquiry.
Officials are asking witnesses or whistleblowers to contact the police.
The alleged victim and killer involved in the incident are believed to know each other, the force said.
Officials said they are not currently looking for anyone related to the investigation.
Police said members of the public can provide information online by filling out the form on their website and citing Incident 8 on January 6.
They added that people with information can also call the police on 101.
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