A man is held on suspicion of murdering Freda Walker, 86, and attempting to murder her husband Ken.
Image source, Derbyshire Police
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 86-year-old woman was killed and her husband left with life-threatening injuries.
Freda Walker died at her home in Station Road, Langwith Junction, Derbyshire, on Saturday morning.
Her 88-year-old husband Ken, a former district councillor, remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Derbyshire Police said the man arrested was also being held on suspicion of the attempted murder of Mr Walker.
‘Significant breakthrough’
He is 33 years old and was detained in Warsop, Nottinghamshire, the force added.
Assistant Chief Constable Dave Kirby said police were still appealing for potential witnesses to come forward, despite the arrest.
“Today’s arrest is clearly a significant breakthrough in the case but the investigation continues into this most appalling crime,” he said.
Image source, PA Media
On Wednesday, the force appealed for people who were in Station Road between 16:30 on Friday and 09:00 GMT on Saturday to come forward urgently.
“That request still remains, so if you were on that street, either on foot or in a car, then please contact us as soon as possible,” ACC Kirby said.
Speaking about the arrest, he added: “It comes from a lot of help and support from this community, and I would just like to say thank you to everyone who has helped us so far.”
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