Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in Cambridgeshire village

Cait Findlay

22 November 2024 at 1:10 pm·1-min read

A woman's body was found in Little Shelford (stock image) — -Credit: (Image: Cambridge News)

A woman was found dead in a Cambridgeshire village on Thursday (November 21). Officers responded to concerns about a woman's welfare in Little Shelford.

The woman was found dead at the scene in Beech Close, the BBC reports. Her death is being treated as unexplained.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Monday (November 25). A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.

Police said he was helping with enquiries. CambridgeshireLive has contacted the force for more information, but they were not available to comment immediately.

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