Devon and Cornwall Police has issued an appeal for information following the death of a woman near Liskeard. Officers confirmed they had launched a murder investigation yesterday afternoon.

The inquiry comes after officers were called by the ambulance service to a report of a deceased woman at an isolated property near Merrymeet, Liskeard, at around 8.40am on Saturday, June 15.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. A 75-year-old man from the Liskeard area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.

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Detective Inspector Neil Blanchard, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, is now appealing for anyone with information that may help police with enquiries.

He said: “It is believed that the deceased, a woman in her 40s, and the suspect were known to each other. We are appealing for anyone with any information that could help us with our enquiries, to come forward.

“We would also urge people not to speculate on social media about the circumstances around this matter. In the coming days, there will be a heightened police presence in the area as our enquiries continue.”

Anyone with information they feel could assist police with their enquiries is asked to please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference 50240146385.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

If you have been affected by crime, please visit victimcare-dc.org to access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system. You can also call Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900.

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