A WOMAN has tragically been found dead in a home in a popular seaside town.

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and other offences and remains in custody.

Emergency services scrambled to an address in Torquay, , just before 9pm yesterday, where the woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are treating her death as “unexpected” as they probe how the tragedy unfolded.

The woman’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Inspector Dave Ireland, who is leading the , said: “We have launched a murder investigation after a woman’s body was found at a property on Teignmouth Road, Torquay.

“While we have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, we are keeping an open mind in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death.

“There will be a heightened police presence in the area as our enquiries continue and if anyone has any information, we ask them to approach our officers, contact us online or call 101.”

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “We have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Torquay.

“Officers were called by the ambulance service after a woman’s body was found at an address on Teignmouth Road, Torquay, just before 9pm on Tuesday 27 October.

“Paramedics confirmed the woman was deceased at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances around her death, which is being treated as unexpected at this time.

“A man in his 50s from Torquay has been arrested on suspicion of murder and other offences. He remains in police custody.”

They added: “A mandatory referral will be made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to previous contact with the victim. This is normal procedure in these circumstances.

“If you have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact us via our website or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50260288483.

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

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