Police complete exhumation as part of Shropshire unexplained death investigation
Officers say it's part of an ongoing investigation into the unexplained death of a woman from Telford in 2022
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Officers from West Mercia Police have today (Monday 7 September 2026) completed an exhumation near Whitchurch, Shropshire.
It's part of an ongoing investigation into the unexplained death of a woman from Telford in 2022.
Detective Chief Inspector Lee Holehouse, from the Major Investigations Unit, said:
“On Wednesday 6 May 2026 we were contacted by Essex Police after information was given to them regarding the death of a 57-year-old woman in Telford in 2022.
“An investigation was then launched by West Mercia Police, and a 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been released on police bail as enquiries continue.
“As part of the ongoing investigation, which is now being treated as an unexplained death, this morning (Monday 7 September) officers have completed the exhumation of a grave at Fenns Meadow Green Burial Ground near Whitchurch, Shropshire.
“The activity at the cemetery is unrelated to the burial ground, but we would like to thank Fenns Meadow Green for their cooperation and assistance while we carried out this complex operation.
"Due to the ongoing investigation we are unable to release further details at this time but will do so when we are able to.”