A PENSIONER was found dead at a home in Cornwall as a 36-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder.
The body of a woman in her 80s was found at an address near Helston, in Cornwall.
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Devon and Cornwall Police rushed to the home just after midnight on Friday and found the victim.
Her next of kin have been informed the force said and there will be a heightened police presence in the area.
Detective Inspector Pete Gee said: “A police cordon has been established at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.
“At this time, I would like to reassure the community that incidents of this nature are very rare but if anyone has any concerns, I encourage them to approach and speak to our officers.
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“A heightened police presence is expected to remain in the area over the next few days as enquiries are ongoing.”
A police spokesperson said: “We have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman near Helston.
“Officers were called soon after midnight on Friday 29 May after a woman in her 80s was found deceased at a property in the Ashton area, near Helston.
“Her next of kin have been informed.
“A number of police units remain on scene conducting enquiries.”
They continued: “If you have any information that could help with enquiries, please contact us via our website or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50260136049.
“Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.”
