Man arrested on suspicion of murder following Spalding death

The body of woman was found in a tent in the grounds of a church.

Collette Law
Author: Andy MarshPublished 21st Jul 2023
Last updated 21st Jul 2023

A man's been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Spalding.

He remains in custody.

Police were called to the grounds of St Mary and St Nicholas Church, in the town on Monday evening.

They discovered the body of 26 year old Collette Law who's from Greenock in Scotland, in a tent.

Now they've arrested a 30 year old man on suspicion of murder.

Investigation said to be "ongoing"

Officers say they're still trying to piece together the exact circumstances which led to her death.

They describe the investigation as "ongoing" and say they're still awaiting the results of the post mortem.

Detective Inspector Richard Nethercott, who is leading the investigation, said: “We send our condolences to the family and friends of Colette, they are very much in our thoughts as we carry out our investigation.

“I know this tragic death will be unsettling. We are working hard to investigate the full circumstances to understand how Colette has died.”

Police try to build up a picture of her movements prior to her death

“I would like to thank the local community for their help so far, and appeal for anyone who has any information that will assist our investigation to get in touch.

“I would also like anyone who has seen Colette Law between 12 July and 17 July to contact us so we can build a picture of her movements the days before she sadly died.

There are a number of ways to contact the investigation team.

Please call 101 or email force.control@lincs.police.uk.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers-uk.org online or call 0800 555 111 anonymously.

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