A tranquil street in Nottinghamshire became the centre of a major police investigation after a man was heard screaming the harrowing words, "I think I've killed my mum", moments after a woman's body was discovered.
The quiet of Carlton-in-Lindrick was shattered by the alleged confession, which echoed through the neighbourhood and prompted immediate calls to emergency services. Officers from Nottinghamshire Police rushed to the scene on Main Street shortly after 10:30 pm on Tuesday night.
Upon arrival, they made a grim discovery: the body of a woman, later confirmed to be in her 50s. A man in his 20s was present at the address and was swiftly arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody as detectives work to unravel the tragic sequence of events.
Forensic teams have been meticulously combing the property for evidence, with a police cordon remaining in place throughout Wednesday. The scene has left the local community in a state of profound shock and disbelief.
One shaken resident recounted the moment the peace was broken. "We heard this loud shouting, a man's voice, clearly in immense distress," they said. "The words were unmistakable and utterly chilling. It's something you never expect to hear on your own street. The whole road is in absolute shock."
Detectives have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death. A dedicated scene guard remains at the location while the investigation continues.
Police have appealed for anyone with information, particularly those who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident, to come forward and assist their enquiries.
