A 52-year-old man has been arrested after a 79-year-old woman was sadly found dead at a property in Winwick, Warrington, on Wednesday afternoon.
Police were called to an address in the Myddleton Lane area of Winwick at around 1.40pm yesterday (Wednesday, November 4) following concerns for the safety of a woman.
Officers attended alongside colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service but, sadly, the body of a 79-year-old woman was discovered. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 52-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody, assisting officers with their enquiries.
Detective Inspector Robert Lees said police understood the distress the incident was likely to cause among residents in Winwick.
He said: “I understand the level of distress this incident will 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.”
Police say enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the woman’s death are continuing.
No further details have been released at this stage.
