Man, 70, arrested on suspicion of murder after ‘stabbing partner, in 50s, to death at luxury holiday park’
A 70-YEAR-old man has been arrested after a woman believed to be his partner was killed at a holiday park after suffering a "significant injury".
Officers scrambled to find the victim, in her 50s, at the site off Weston Road, Brean, Somerset, around 4.50pm on Wednesday.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, she was sadly pronounced dead just half an hour later.
It is not yet known what the cause of death was, but neighbours have claimed the woman was stabbed.
The man remains in police custody today after being arrested on suspicion of murder.
Formal identification of the woman has not yet taken place but her next of kin have been informed, say Avon and Somerset Police.
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But the pair- who were described as a "couple" by neighbours - were often seen walking their dog around the site and were described as very friendly.
One exclusively told The Sun: “They were just an ordinary couple who have lived here for several years.
"They seemed really nice are used to see them walking the dog who they rescued from a local kennels.”
Another neighbour said: “It’s shocking this has happened here in our quiet park in the countryside
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“They were always together and seemed like a lovely couple.
“We didn’t know anything had happened until we noticed the police helicopters flying over us, and then police cars and ambulances turn up.”
One police car guarded a single caravan which was surrounded by "do not enter" tape.
The wider caravan park, which boasts more than 40 caravans remained quiet, with residents pruning roses and walking their dogs as usual.
Many were still struggling to come to terms with what happened at the normally quiet and peaceful park.
Another local said: "I've lived here for over 35 years, I've never seen the police - other than driving past. It's really unusual, there's never been any trouble over there.
"I saw a helicopter landing there but I'm not sure if it was the police or ambulance one.
"It's shocking."
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 Major Crime Investigation Team (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.
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“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.”
If you have any information you can call 101 quoting reference number 5223261220.