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15/06/2009
Man Arrested Over 'Brutal' Pensioner Murder
Police investigating the brutal murder of an elderly woman at her home in Hull have arrested a 20-year-old man.
Joan Charlton, 85, was found dead at her home in West Parade on Thursday after a "sustained and brutal attack" in which every bone in her face was broken, police said.
Her body was found at her terraced home, where she lived alone, after a call from a member of the public.
Police have arrested a 20-year-old local man on Sunday. He is being held in custody.
Senior investigating officer Det Supt Dena Fleming said: “Joan died from a sustained and brutal attack.
"She died from head injuries but every bone in her face has been fractured.
"This was a violent attack of an elderly lady in her own home, where you would expect to feel safe and be safe."
(JM/BMcC)
Joan Charlton, 85, was found dead at her home in West Parade on Thursday after a "sustained and brutal attack" in which every bone in her face was broken, police said.
Her body was found at her terraced home, where she lived alone, after a call from a member of the public.
Police have arrested a 20-year-old local man on Sunday. He is being held in custody.
Senior investigating officer Det Supt Dena Fleming said: “Joan died from a sustained and brutal attack.
"She died from head injuries but every bone in her face has been fractured.
"This was a violent attack of an elderly lady in her own home, where you would expect to feel safe and be safe."
(JM/BMcC)
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