Horror as woman in her 50s is killed at holiday park following ‘significant injury’ – as police arrest 70-year-old man on suspicion of murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 50s was killed at a holiday park.

Avon and Somerset Police raced to the holiday park off Weston Road in Brean, Somerset at around 4.50pm yesterday. 

Officers found the woman with a ‘significant injury’ and she was pronounced dead at around 5.20pm.

A 70-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) Detective Inspector Neil Meade said: ‘Our thoughts are with the woman’s family during this time and we would like to reassure them and the local community that our MCIT will carry out a full and thorough investigation to establish the facts.

‘Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the next few days, but I would like to reassure them that, at this stage, we believe there is no wider risk to the public and this is an isolated incident.

‘If anyone has any questions or concerns, we encourage you to speak to any of our uniformed officers or contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.’

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