Overview
- Officers were called to a house in The Crest, Linton after a woman was found with stab wounds and she was pronounced dead at the scene on Sunday, June 21.
- Derbyshire Police have identified the victim as 72-year-old Joan Hardy and said her family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
- A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after the discovery and remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
- Police preserved a scene at the property for several days, carried out house-to-house enquiries, reviewed CCTV, increased patrols and continue forensic work.
- The force is urging anyone with CCTV, Ring doorbell or dashcam footage covering 12.01am on June 20 to 3pm on June 21 to use the Major Incident Public Portal or contact Crimestoppers and quote incident number 26*362406.