A 65-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 93-year-old woman in Cornwall, police have said.
Officers were called to an address in Bude on Sunday afternoon.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her family has been informed.
“It is believed the man and woman were known to each other,” said Detective Inspector Rob Smith.
“A cordon has been set up to allow for a thorough investigation of the scene to take place.”
The arrested man is from the local area and remains in custody, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
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