Police have arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a property in the Devon tourist hotspot of Torquay. Officers were called by paramedics to Teignmouth Road at 9pm on Tuesday, October 27, and discovered the woman's body at the scene.
Arrest and investigation
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the woman's death and said her next of kin have been informed. The arrested man, from Torquay, remains in custody, according to Devon Live. Enquiries are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding her death, which is being treated as unexpected at this time.
Detective Inspector Dave Ireland, who is leading the investigation, said: “We have launched a murder investigation after a woman’s body was found at a property on Teignmouth Road, Torquay.”
Appeal for information
Police have said there will be a heightened police presence in the area and are appealing for information or dashcam footage that may assist with enquiries. Those with information should contact the force via their website or call 101, quoting reference number 50260288483.
Ireland added: “While we have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, we are keeping an open mind in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death. There will be a heightened police presence in the area as our enquiries continue and if anyone has any information, we ask them to approach our officers, contact us online or call 101.”
Referral to the IOPC
A mandatory referral will be made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to the victim's previous police contact, which is standard procedure in these circumstances.
