Murder investigation launched in Devon

Detectives have launched a murder enquiry into the death of a 76-year-old old woman from Plymouth.

Police and ambulance were called to an address on Ashleigh Close, Tamerton Foliot in Plymouth at around 9.15am on Tuesday 5 May following reports of a disturbance at the property.

On arrival officers found the woman deceased and a 79-year-old man who was injured, in a collapsed state. He was treated at the scene and has since been taken to Derriford Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

Detectives plan to speak to him at a later stage when his condition has improved.

A cordon has been set up at the address whilst police continue their investigations.

The post mortem will take place on the deceased woman on Wednesday 6 May. Formal identification has not yet been carried out.

Detective Inspector Ian Ringrose said: “We are currently undertaking house to house investigations to see if anyone noticed or heard anything suspicious. Currently we are not seeking anyone in connection with this incident; however we are keeping an open mind.”