Man arrested following the death of a woman in Ludgershall

Wednesday, 5 February 2025 06:05

On Sunday, January 26th, a woman in her 30s was found deceased near Benin Road, Ludgershall.

Wiltshire Police said in a statement, "A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and controlling and coercive behaviour in relation to this incident.

"A specialist Family Liaison Officer is supporting the victim's family, and we’ve increased patrols in the local area to support our communities at this time.

"We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident, and to preserve the integrity of the investigation, we ask that people do not speculate further."

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