Murder Investigation Launched in Cornwall After Two Arrests

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Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a murder investigation in St Austell, following the discovery of a man's body in a wooded area between Truro and St Austell. The investigation was sparked by the arrest of a 39-year-old man from Sticker on suspicion of fraud, who was later arrested on suspicion of murder. A woman in her 30s from the Newquay area has also been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police are keeping an open mind, but believe the two incidents may be linked.

Key Takeaways:

  • A murder investigation has been launched in St Austell, Cornwall, after a man's body was found in a wooded area between Truro and St Austell.
  • A 39-year-old man from Sticker was arrested on suspicion of fraud and later arrested on suspicion of murder.
  • A woman in her 30s from the Newquay area has also been arrested on suspicion of murder.
  • Police believe the two incidents may be linked, but are keeping an open mind.
  • A scene guard will remain in place in the wooded area and in the St Austell area until further notice.
  • Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police via their website or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50250167097.
  • DI Neil Blanchard, from the Major Crime Investigation Team, has appealed for people not to speculate while the investigation is ongoing.

Statistics:

  • The body was found at around 6pm on Tuesday 1 July in a wooded area between Truro and St Austell.
  • A 39-year-old man from Sticker was arrested on suspicion of fraud and later arrested on suspicion of murder.
  • A woman in her 30s from the Newquay area has also been arrested on suspicion of murder.
  • The investigation is being led by DI Neil Blanchard and the Major Crime Investigation Team.
  • The police have set up a scene guard in the wooded area and in the St Austell area.

Sources:

  • Devon and Cornwall Police statement
  • Crimestoppers website
  • Police spokesperson (DI Neil Blanchard)