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Shropshire murder suspect remains in hospital following arrest

Police say a murder suspect remains in hospital following his arrest.

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West Mercia Police officers were called to an address in Woodlands Grove in Prees Higher Heath following a concern for safety report at around 3.05pm on Tuesday, January 27.

An 84-year-old woman was discovered unresponsive at the property and was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.

An 80-year-old man was then arrested on suspicion of murder.

He was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries that were described by police as "potentially life-threatening".

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said today that the suspect remains in hospital, with officers continuing to investigate.

They said: "The man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in hospital. The investigation is ongoing."