69 year old woman arrested as part of ongoing murder investigation
Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing
Last updated 22nd Aug 2022
Investigations continue at the scene after a man in his 70s died following a suspected stabbing.
Police were called to a report of a stabbing at an address in Braunton, North Devon, at around 2.35pm yesterday afternoon.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Officers and paramedics attended and a man aged in his 70s was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed.
"A 69-year-old woman from the North Devon area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.
"Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.
"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 CR/076307/22.
"Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org."