Murder investigation launched near Horncastle
It follows the death of a woman in West Ashby
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman near Horncastle.
Police were called to West Ashby around lunchtime today (3rd August). They received reports of an altercation just after 12.30pm.
Officers went to a property in Kirk Close where a woman in her 70's was found with what's believed to be knife wounds.
She was pronounced dead at the scene - her next of kin have been made aware.
A man in his 50's has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody.
Police will remain in the area while they continue their investigations.
Lincolnshire Police say:
"We are in the early stages of our investigation and officers are working diligently to understand what happened.
"We are also appealing for any information that can assist with our investigation. If you can help, please call 101 or email force.control@lincs.police.uk quoting incident 175 of 3 August in the subject line."