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Isle of Wight man arrested on suspicion of murder following suspicious death

Isle of Wight Police have arrested a man in his 60s on suspicion of murder following a sudden death in Yarmouth.

Officers were called to Yarmouth High Street on 22nd September, following concerns raised for the welfare of a woman who fell seriously ill at an address.

The woman was taken to hospital where she subsequently died.

Man arrested
Following a number of enquiries, we are still trying to establish the exact circumstances of the death, but are currently treating the death as suspicious and have arrested a man, who was known to the woman, as part of our investigation.

He remains in custody at this time.

Get in touch
Anyone with information can call 101 quoting Operation Caelum – 44210380671.


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