Detectives granted more time to question woman after death of man in Haverhill
Police were called on Tuesday night
Police investigating the death of a man in Haverhill have been granted more time to question a woman, in connection with the incident.
Officers were called by the ambulance service at 7.53pm on Tuesday 2 December, to reports a man had suffered serious injuries, at an address in Lordscroft Lane.
The ambulance service attended and a man, aged in his 50s, was initially treated for serious injuries, but died a short time later.
The man’s death is currently unexplained. Enquiries are at an early stage but at the moment it is being treated as suspicious. A Home Office post-mortem examination is due to take place today, Thursday 4 December.
A 61-year-old woman was arrested at the scene, on suspicion of murder and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
This morning, Thursday 4 December, detectives made an application for a warrant of further detention at Ipswich Magistrates’ Court and were granted an additional 26 hours to question the suspect, expiring at 12.31pm tomorrow, Friday 5 December.
A police scene remains in place at the premises on Lordscroft Lane while enquiries continue.
Officers are appealing for anybody with information to contact police quoting reference 37/68293/25 via:
Phone – Call 101
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via its online form
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999