Man charged with murder in West Devon

69-year-old Stephen Parsons is due to appear before Exeter Magistrates’ Court today (14 February)

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 14th Feb 2023
Last updated 14th Feb 2023

A 69-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in the West Devon area.

Stephen Parsons, of Bondleigh, is due to appear before Exeter Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday 14 February).

Officers were called to an address in the village shortly after 12.30pm on Saturday (11 February).

A woman aged in her 60s was located within the property and confirmed as dead at the scene. Enquiries remain ongoing to locate her next-of-kin.

Parsons was charged with the murder of the woman yesterday (Monday 13 February). He remains in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector James Dowler, from Devon and Cornwall Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “We ask that, with court proceedings due to begin, members of the public do not speculate about this tragic incident or the circumstances on social media.

“We are not seeking anyone else in connection with this investigation.”

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