A woman, 74, who died in a park in Exeter was the victim of a knife attack, police have said.
That evening, Police launched a search for a suspect who was captured on CCTV and later spotted by an off-duty police officer.
Ch Supt Evans said that there would be "a heightened police presence in the city over the next few days". "Whilst we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this offence, it is vital that anyone with any information contacts us immediately.Read more:
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