Man, 70, is arrested on suspicion of murder after death of 74-year-old woman whose body was found in house
- Gwent Police were called to a property in Sebastopol, Pontypool, on Saturday
- When police arrived, a 74-year-old woman was found dead inside the house
- A 70-year-old man from Pontypool has been arrested on suspicion of murder
A pensioner has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of an elderly woman, police said.
Gwent Police were called to a property in Sebastopol, Pontypool, on Saturday morning where a 74-year-old woman was found dead.
A 70-year-old man from Pontypool has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
A 70-year-old man from Pontypool has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 74-year-old woman (file pic)
A Gwent Police spokesman said: ‘We’re investigating the death of a 74-year-old woman who has been found deceased at a property in Sebastopol, Pontypool, at approximately 9.20am on February 6, 2021.
‘We’re not looking for anyone else at this time. Local officers are in the area, to reassure the community and carry out investigations.’
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 55111.