25/03/2009

Investigation Underway After Pensioner Stabbed To Death

A murder investigation is underway in South Wales after a pensioner was stabbed to death.

The 66-year-old woman, of Llanbradach, Caerphilly, was attacked as she walked along the street just after 8pm on Tuesday, Gwent Policed have said.

The woman was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, with stab wounds to her upper body. She later died.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently being questioned by police.

Police have launched a murder investigation and are carrying out house-to-house inquiries.

Det Supt Adrian Erasmus said: "We have opened an incident room and detectives have been working through the night on this case.

"House-to-house enquiries and searches are being carried out in the area and a 22-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

"He is currently in custody being questioned."

Gwent police are appealing for anyone with any information regarding the incident to contact them on: 01633 838 111, or call the confidential Crimestoppers number: 0800 555 111.

(JM/BMcC)

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