Plymouth murder investigation: Man released on police bail

It follows the death of a woman in the city

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 21st Mar 2024
Last updated 21st Mar 2024

A man arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Plymouth has been released on police bail.

Officers were called at around 7.30pm on Monday (18 March) following a concern of welfare for a woman at an address on Rendle Street.

The woman in her 50s was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next-of-kin have been informed. Formal identification is yet to take place.

Detectives from the Force Major Crime Investigation Team are conducting enquiries to establish the circumstances of the woman’s death.

A scene guard remains in place at the property.

Detective Inspector Neil Blanchard said: "We are in the early stages of our enquiries.

"We would ask anyone who may have information about this incident to please get in touch.

"The public will see an increased presence in the area while we conduct our enquiries over the next day or so."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by telephone on 101, quoting crime reference 50240065531.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers via the charity’s website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by telephone on 0800 555 111.

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