Overview
- West Mercia Police confirmed the arrested man died in hospital on Friday, February 13.
- The 80-year-old had been found with serious injuries at Ms Rowley’s Prees Higher Heath home on January 27.
- He was arrested on suspicion of murdering 84-year-old Rita Rowley, who was pronounced dead at the address.
- Police said his next of kin have been informed, and his name has not been released.
- Ms Rowley’s children paid tribute to a former seamstress and longtime Age UK volunteer and asked for privacy.