Arrest after death of 82 year-old woman in Cherry Willingham

She was found yesterday afternoon

Author: Jon BurkePublished 13th Jan 2026

One man is in custody, in connection with the death of a woman in her 80s.

The 75-year-old man was arrested, after the discovery of an 82-year-old woman who was found at a property on Elm Avenue, in Cherry Willingham, yesterday afternoon (Monday 12 January.) Her next of kin have been informed.

At this stage, police say they're treating the woman’s death as suspicious, but remain open-minded as they await the return of test results and toxicology to further understand the circumstances involved in the death.

They are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation.

A scene guard is in place and officers have been at the property.

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