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Arrest On Suspicion Of Murder In Connection With Yarmouth Pensioner's Death

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Isle of Wight Police have confirmed that they arrested a man on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a woman in Yarmouth in September.

The information about the suspect's detention was revealed on Friday (October 15) as police confirmed the woman, who died in hospital on September 22nd, was identified as Pia Massey.

According to police, the 70-year-old fell seriously ill at an address in Yarmouth High Street before being transported for treatment.

Officers said they are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Pia’s death.

The man who had been arrested on suspicion of murder was bailed until November 8 — officers have given no further information about the suspect.

Police added an appeal to people living locally:

"We ask the community to please not speculate on the circumstances and instead provide any information to police on 101 quoting Operation Caelum - 44210380671."

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