Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman's body found in Torquay
Police have launched a murder investigation
Last updated 28th Oct 2026
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman's body was found at an address in Torquay.
Officers were called by the ambulance service to Teignmouth Road, just before 9pm on Tuesday 27th October.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the woman's next of kin have been informed.
A man in his 50s from Torquay has been arrested on suspicion of murder and other offences.
He remains in police custody.
Police said enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances around her death, which is being treated as unexpected at this time.
Detective Inspector Dave Ireland, from Devon and Cornwall Police, is leading the investigation.
He said: “We have launched a murder investigation after a woman’s body was found at a property on Teignmouth Road, Torquay.
“While we have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, we are keeping an open mind in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death.
“There will be a heightened police presence in the area as our enquiries continue and if anyone has any information, we ask them to approach our officers, contact us online or call 101.”
The force added that a mandatory referral will be made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to previous contact with the victim and this is normal procedure in these circumstances.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries is being asked to contact police.