Murder investigation underway following death at Rugby care home - The Leamington Observer

Murder investigation underway following death at Rugby care home

Leamington Editorial 16th Aug, 2019   0

A MURDER investigation is underway following the death of an 87-year-old woman at a care home in Rugby.

Police were called to Clifton Court Nursing Care Home in Lilbourne Road, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, at around 4.40am on Thursday August 8.

An 84-year-old man from Clifton was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been released under investigation and is currently sectioned under the Mental Health Act.

Detective Inspector Teresa McKenna from Warwickshire Police said: “An investigation is ongoing and the victim’s family is currently being supported by specialist officers.




“At this time this is being treated as an isolated incident and we do not believe there is a wider risk to the community.

“Our thoughts are with the woman’s family at this difficult time.”


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