Pensioner arrested on suspicion of murder following death of woman in her 80s

24 January 2025, 14:09

Police were called to Kingsbury Avenue, Dunstable
Police were called to Kingsbury Avenue, Dunstable. Picture: Google

By Flaminia Luck

A man in his 80s has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman at a house in Dunstable, near Luton.

Listen to this article

Loading audio...

Bedfordshire Police said officers were called to a property in Kingsbury Avenue just after 1.40pm on Thursday following reports that a woman in her 80s had sustained injuries.

Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and an investigation has been launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire major crime unit.

Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene on Kingsbury Avenue
Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene on Kingsbury Avenue. Picture: Google

'Tragic incident'

Detective Inspector Verity McCann said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the woman's loved ones at this time.

"They have been informed and are being supported by our family liaison officers.

Read more: Moment lucky home owner dodges flyaway roof tile as Storm Eowyn brings hurricane-force winds to UK

Read more: CCTV released in hunt for three men seen leaving flat of 'beloved' drag queen after star found dead

"One person is currently in custody in connection with this incident and an investigation is now ongoing."

Anyone with information can contact police via the Bedfordshire Police website or via 101 quoting Operation Eisele.

More Latest News

See more More Latest News

displaced Gazans walking toward Gaza City on January 27, 2025, after crossing the Netzarim corridor from the southern Gaza Strip.

Israeli troops withdraw from key militarised corridor that splits Gaza in two as part of ceasefire deal

The bodies of Andrew Searle and his wife Dawn were discovered by a neighbour in Les Pesquiès, south of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, on Thursday afternoon.

Mysterious death of British couple in French villa suspected murder-suicide as investigators consider new theories

David Schwimmer has called for Elon Musk to ban Kanye West from X

Friends star David Schwimmer calls for Kanye West to be banned from X over 'hate-filled, ignorant' remarks

The NTSB recovers the debris of a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk involved in a mid-air collision near DCA in Arlington, VA.

All major parts of DC plane and Black Hawk helicopter involved in mid-air collision recovered, investigators confirm

A Thai hostage who was freed from Hamas, Pongsak Thaenna, hugs a relative upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport

'We never gave up hope': Freed Thai hostages in tears of joy as they reunite with families after more than a year

Harry and Meghan at the opening ceremony for the Invictus Games.

Meghan and Prince Harry cheer on Team UK at Invictus Games opening ceremony

Daisy the Labrador.

Stolen dog reunited with family after seven years

Irish boxer John Cooney.

Boxer dies from a brain bleed, from injury during championship fight

'Make Europe Great Again' Rally In Madrid

'Make Europe Great Again': Far-right European political leaders praise Trump at Madrid meeting

Kanye West.

Rapper Kanye West advertises t-shirt featuring a Nazi swastika, after 'antisemitic rampage' on X

Andrew Gwynne.

Minister sacked after posting he hoped 'pensioner who didn’t vote Labour would die' in WhatsApp group

Police officers hold back protesters trying to block the road.

Two arrested as protesters clash with police outside proposed site for new Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London

Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

'She's terrible': Trump takes swipe at Meghan, but will not deport Prince Harry

Freed Palestinian prisoners are greeted by a crowd as they arrive in the Gaza Strip after being released from an Israeli prison following a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.

Emotional scenes in West Bank and Gaza as Palestinians reunited with their families after release from Israeli prisons

Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice Dasilva Aguiar and Bebe King.

'She was grateful for life': parents of Southport stabbing victims pay tribute to their children

Israeli hostage reunited with his family.

Emotional moment Israeli hostages reunite with families after being paraded on stage by Hamas