Murder investigation launched after woman dies in Exeter

Devon and Cornwall police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Exeter today.

Police were called at around 4pm on Saturday 18 February following reports of a woman having been seriously assaulted in Ludwell Valley Park, in the Wonford area of Exeter.

Emergency services attended, but a local woman in her 70’s was declared deceased at the scene; her next have kin have been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.

Superintendent Tom Holmes, said: “Cordons are in place including at Wonford Sports Centre and police units remain in the area. At this time the suspect remains at large and a major response is underway.

Police are appealing for information and would like to speak with you if you were in the Wonford area this afternoon.

If you know identity of the man in the image, his current whereabouts, or have seen him today then please call 999 immediately quoting log number 600 4 February.