Murder suspect found in Yelverton

Police located a murder suspect in Yelverton following the death of a woman in her 50s. 

Detectives have launched a murder enquiry following the suspicious death of a woman at an address in Plymouth.

Police received a report of concern for the welfare of a woman at an address on Colwill Road, Estover, Plymouth, at around 1.20am today, Wednesday, 31 May.

Officers attended and found a woman aged in her 50s, deceased at the scene.

A 32-year-old man from Plymouth, who was located in the Yelverton area, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.

Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, contact police via their website here or by calling 101 quoting log 42 of 31/5/23.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.