Post mortem shows Sir Richard Sutton died from stab wounds to chest
The millionaire was attacked at his home on Wednesday
A Dorset millionaire attacked in his mansion earlier this week died from stab wounds to his chest, a post mortem has found.
Sir Richard Lexington Sutton, 83, suffered his injuries in his north Dorset home on Wednesday night.
A woman, in her 60s, also suffered knife injuries in the incident. She remains in a critical condition in Southmead hospital in Bristol.
A 34-year-old man from the Gillingham area, who's known to the victims, was arrested on suspicion of murder in the Hammersmith area of London on Wednesday night.
Detective Inspector Simon Huxter, of Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT), said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of the man who sadly died and the injured woman, who will continue to be updated with developments. A detailed and thorough investigation continues in an effort to establish the full circumstances of this utterly tragic event.
“I would continue to urge anyone with information relating to events of the night of Wednesday 7 April 2021 that might assist our enquiries to please come forward if you have not already spoken to police.
“A cordon remains in place at the address in Higher Langham to allow forensic examinations and there will be an increased police presence in the area. Officers can be approached by members of the community with any concerns.”