Milton Keynes: Man, 77, arrested for murder after woman ‘assaulted’ | British News
A pensioner has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 70s was found unconscious and later died.
Rescue workers rushed to the scene of the accident in Milton Keynes after reports the elderly woman had been assaulted yesterday morning.
The woman was taken to hospital after police and paramedics arrived on Bradwell Road just after 8am.
She died of her injuries the same day.
Officials have now arrested a 77-year-old local man on suspicion of murder.
He is in custody.
Chief Investigating Officer DCI Dejan Avramovic of Thames Valley Police said: “Tragically, a woman died following an incident yesterday morning.”
“There will be a scene watch on site and if you have any concerns you can raise them with one of our officers on site.”
“I am aware that incidents like this will cause concern in the local community, but I would like to reassure the public that we are confident that this incident will be contained, there is no greater risk to the local community and we are not following.” look for other people who are connected with it.” with the incident.
“Although no formal identification has yet taken place, the woman’s next of kin are informed and are being assisted by specially trained family liaison officers. My thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.”
Police are also urging the public to contact the police if anyone feels they have information that may assist the investigation.
In the United States, an 86-year-old man is said to have murdered his 78-year-old wife, who was found dead at their home yesterday.
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