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Murder investigation launched after death of woman

BBC A police car and officer stand outside a row of brick terraced houses cordoned off with tape in a residential street, as officers attend a property. A light blue car is also visible parked in front of the police car. BBC
A 50-year-old man from Kingsteignton has been arrested on suspicion of murder

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in her 30s in Devon.

Police said officers responded to reports of concern for the welfare of a woman at an address in Hollam Way, Kingsteignton, at about 09:50 BST on Saturday.

Officers and paramedics attended and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin has been informed.

Devon and Cornwall Police said a 50-year-old man from the area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. Officers are at the scene and enquires remain ongoing.

A police car and officer stand outside a row of brick terraced houses cordoned off with tape in a residential street, as officers attend a property.
Officers were called to Kingsteignton on Saturday morning

People who may have witnessed the incident, have any information or dashcam footage have been asked to contact the police to help with enquiries, quoting the number 50260165831.

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