UPDATE | Murder investigation after woman found dead in Bude
Detectives are continuing to make enquiries to establish the circumstances around the death of a woman in Bude.
A warrant of further detention has been granted by Truro Magistrates’ Court, allowing police to detain the suspect in custody for a further 36 hours.
Police were called to a report of a concern for welfare for a woman at an address on Cherrill Gardens, Bude, at around 1pm on Sunday 29 June.
Officers and paramedics attended, and a 93-year-old woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Her next of kin have been informed.
A police cordon remains in place at the scene.
Detective Inspector Rob Smith, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “It is thought the deceased and suspect are known to each other and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.
“There will continue to be a heightened police presence in the area as our enquiries continue.
“If anyone has any information that could aid the investigation, we ask that they contact us by speaking to one of our officers, via our website or by calling 101.”
A 65-year-old man from the Bude area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.
If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50250165800.
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