Man, 79, arrested for murder of woman in Stoke-on-Trent
The victim was found at a house in Denton Grove on Friday morning.
Last updated 15th Apr 2024
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman in Stoke-on-Trent.
Police were called to a home in Denton Grove, Weston Coyney, at around 8.40am on Friday morning (22 March).
Officers went to the scene with paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Sadly, a woman in her 70s was found dead inside.
Staffordshire Police have deployed specially-trained officers to support her family.
A 79-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, is being questioned on suspicion of murder.
Detective Inspector Lisa Holland said: “This is a tragic case which has understandably devastated the woman’s family. Our thoughts are very much with them at this time and we’re doing all we possibly can to support them.
“We’ve set up a cordon in the area whilst we continue to gather evidence and investigate the circumstances leading up to the woman’s tragic death.
“We can confirm that the victim and suspect are known to each other. We will be continuing to gather evidence as part of our enquiries throughout the weekend.”