Exeter murder: Woman killed in park was stabbed to death by stranger as cops find knife at scene
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 70s was fatally attacked in an Exeter park.
Officers charged to Ludwell Valley Park, in the Wonford area of the city, at around 4pm on Saturday, February 18.
It followed reports a woman had been seriously assaulted by a man in possession of a knife.
The victim, 74, was from the area, and tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
A 30-year-old man from the Exmouth area has now been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Officers also believe they have found the knife involved in the fatal attack but continue to search the Wonford area.
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Chief Superintendent Dan Evans said: “Following a police appeal, an off-duty police officer spotted the suspect in the High Street in Exeter yesterday evening.
"The suspect was safely detained by armed officers outside the Yorkshire Building Society on Exeter High Street, just after 9:30pm on Saturday 18 February.
“We do not currently believe that the victim and suspect are known to each other and we are not currently seeking anyone else in connection to this murder, which is being treated as an isolated incident.
“There will be a heightened police presence in Exeter and notably in the Wonford area of the city and it is vital that anyone with any information contacts us immediately through our call centre or by speaking with an officer near the scene."
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The victim's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
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