Police have arrested a 52-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a 79-year-old woman was found dead at an address in Warrington. Emergency services were called to the Myddleton Lane area of Winwick at around 1.40pm on Wednesday, November 4, following reports of a concern for the safety of a woman.
Woman pronounced dead at the scene
Officers and colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service attended the scene and found the body of the woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody, assisting officers with their enquiries.
Police reassure residents
Detective Inspector Robert Lees said: “I understand the level of distress this incident with likely have on the residents of Winwick, but I would like to take this opportunity to reassure residents that this is believed to be an isolated incident and a thorough investigation is underway.
“A 52-year-old man is currently in custody and is assisting us with our ongoing enquiries, and we are not looking for anyone else at this time.
“Anyone with any worries or concerns is asked to speak to a local officer.”
Enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident are ongoing, police said.
