Man arrested after woman, 84, found dead

13 hours ago

Bob DaleSouth East

News image — The woman's body was found at a house in Langley Grove on Sunday afternoon

EDDIE MITCHELL A police community support officer and a forensic examiner in a white suit are outside a modern red brick property, which has been sealed off with blue and white police incident tape. — The woman's body was found at a house in Langley Grove on Sunday afternoon

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of an elderly woman was found at a property in West Sussex.

Police said they were called to Langley Grove, Aldwick, near Bognor Regis at 14:00 BST on Sunday, where the 84-year-old was found dead.

The man, who is local and aged 78, was arrested at the scene.

Detectives said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.

EDDIE MITCHELL A forensic examination officer in a white suit stands beside a row of police vehicles. — Detectives said officers would be at the scene for several days

Det Ch Insp Alex Campbell said: "This is a tragic loss of life and specialist detectives are working hard to understand the full circumstances of the situation.

"There will be a police presence at the property in Langley Grove over the coming days as we gather any evidence, and I ask neighbouring residents for their patience and understanding while this work is carried out."

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