A man in his 80s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman, also in her 80s, was found dead in Bournemouth - police say the suspect was 'known to the victim'
Dorset Police were called out at around 7pm on Saturday by reports of concern for a woman at an address off Wick Lane in the Southbourne area of the seaside town.A man - whom the woman knew - was arrested on suspicion of murder, and taken to hospital for treatment himself.
Detective Inspector Mark Jenkins, of Dorset Police's major crime investigation team, said: “Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the woman who has sadly died.“I am keen to hear from anyone locally who may have information that may assist our enquiries. “There will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days and officers can be approached by any member of the public with information or concerns."
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