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Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Murder in Death of Rotherham Man in Tenerife Hotel

Detectives describe an early-stage, complex inquiry, urging hotel guests to come forward.

Overview

  • South Yorkshire Police arrested a 56-year-old woman from the Rotherham area on 25 February on suspicion of murdering Russell Watts.
  • Watts, 63, was found dead on 10 January in his room at the Hotel Catalonia Punta Del Rey in Candelaria, Tenerife.
  • Investigators say extensive enquiries are underway to establish the circumstances of his death and the suspect remains in custody.
  • Detectives are appealing to anyone who stayed at the hotel around 10 January or noticed anything suspicious to contact the force.
  • Information can be submitted via the Major Incident Public Portal, by calling 101 quoting reference 14/38924/26, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.