Man arrested on suspicion of murder following woman's death in Helston
It's understood searches were being carried out well into Tuesday evening
Last updated 26th May 2021
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Helston.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Meneage Road on Tuesday morning amid concerns for a person's welfare.
A 62-year-old woman was found at her home with a laceration wound and had died at the scene.
It is understood that extensive enquiries and searches were carried out across the day.
Police say a 24-year-old, who was known to the woman, was arrested in the town on Wednesday morning.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area is being asked to contact officers.
"Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a woman in her home on Meneage Road, Helston.
"Police were called to the address at 8.30am yesterday, Tuesday 25 May, with a report of concern for a woman.
"Police attended with ambulance paramedics and a 62-year-old woman was found with a laceration wound and declared deceased upon arrival. Her next-of-kin have been informed.
"Following extensive enquiries throughout yesterday and today, a 24-year-old man of no-fixed-abode, Helston – who was known to the deceased – was arrested in the town this morning.
"Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity, or anything out of the ordinary, in the Greenbank, Bullock Lane and Meneage Street areas of Helston between the evening of Monday 24 May and the morning of Tuesday 25 May."
Devon and Cornwall Police
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or via email 101@dc.police.uk and quote log 128, 25/05/2021.
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