ARREST - 81-year-old Droitwich man held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder - The Droitwich Standard

ARREST - 81-year-old Droitwich man held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder

Droitwich Editorial 11th Dec, 2023 Updated: 11th Dec, 2023   0

AN 81-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in Droitwich.

Emergency services were called to a home in Alexander Avenue shortly before 8.45am on Friday, December 8 after the death of an 80-year-old woman.

A man in his 40’s was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

The 81-year-old man who has been arrested is currently receiving hospital treatment.

Detective chief inspector Leighton Harding said: “We understand the concern incidents of this nature cause within local communities, we believe those involved are known to each and there is no risk to the wider community.”

West Mercia Police are now urging anyone with information to visit mipp.police.uk to report it.




Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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