Murder investigation launched after body is found in Bedfordshire
Officers found a body in Biggleswade on Saturday afternoon
Last updated 27th Feb 2023
Bedfordshire Police have launched a murder investigation after a body was found at a home in Biggleswade on Saturday.
Officers attended an address in Winston Crescent, shortly after 3pm following reports of a missing woman. Upon further enquiries a body was located at the property.
A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
While the victim is yet to be formally identified, specially trained officers are supporting family members.
Detective Chief Inspector Iain Moor from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this tragic time.
“We have made good headway in these early stages of our investigation and continue to follow numerous lines of enquiry in order to ascertain the events that led to this death.
“At this time, we would urge anyone with information that could support our investigation to please come forward.”