Man arrested after 74 year-old woman found dead at Pontypool house

Gwent Police say the 70 year-old is in custody

Author: Polly OliverPublished 7th Feb 2021
Last updated 7th Feb 2021

Gwent Police are investigating the death of a 74-year-old woman whose body was found at a house in Pontypool yesterday morning.

A 70 year-old man - who's also from Pontypool - has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

Police say they're not looking for anyone else at this time.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation are being asked to call 101 or message Gwent Police on Facebook or Twitter, quoting reference number 2100043085.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.