Detectives are continuing investigations into the death of a 70-year-old woman at an address in...

Published: 1:51 pm January 20, 2025
Updated: 12:21 pm October 8, 2025
Police Investigate Death of Woman in Newton Poppleford

Detectives are continuing investigations into the death of a 70-year-old woman at an address in Newton Poppleford last Friday.

Police were alerted to concerns for the woman’s welfare at a property on Lark Rise at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Friday, 17 January. Emergency services attended the scene, but the woman was pronounced deceased.

Investigation Ongoing

Officers have stated that enquiries are ongoing to locate the woman’s next of kin. A police cordon initially set up around the property has now been lifted.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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