Man arrested on suspicion of Plymouth murder
BBCA man wanted in connection with the death of a woman in Plymouth has been arrested on suspicion of murder, police have confirmed.
Paul Antony Butler, 53, had been arrested about 20 miles away in Liskeard and remains in police custody, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
Officers were called on Wednesday to reports of a woman in her 40s seriously injured in West Hoe Road, and she was taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The force said a mandatory referral would be made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to previous contact with the victim - adding this was normal procedure in these circumstances.
A police spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are with her family at this time who we are continuing to support.
"Officers would like to thank the local community for their assistance and their patience while our enquiries continue into this incident."
The force said people could report information which may help the wider investigation through its Major Incident Public Portal.
Police were called just before 21:00 GMT on Wednesday after the woman was found in West Hoe Road
David Badham, general manager at Central Convenience on nearby Walker Terrace, said staff heard "screams" and people asking for an ambulance.
A resident, who asked to remain anonymous, added they were "deeply shocked and saddened" by what had happened.
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