Murder investigation launched in Prees Higher Heath

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of an 84-year-old woman in Prees Higher Heath.

Police were called at around 3.05 pm yesterday, Tuesday 27 January, to an address in Woodlands Grove following a safety concern.

An 84-year-old woman was discovered unresponsive at the property and sadly pronounced dead a short time later.

An 80-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He is currently receiving hospital treatment for serious and potentially life-threatening injuries.

Detective Inspector Joanne Delahay from the Major Investigation Unit in Shropshire said: “Firstly, our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved of ones of the woman has sadly lost her life today.

“We understand an incident of this nature may be concerning for the local community, but we would like to offer some reassurance that we believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public.

“We are still in the early stages of our investigation and officers will be in the area over the coming days as our enquiries continue.”