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Tragic Christmas Assault Claims Life of Elderly Woman

12/26/2025

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A woman in her 80s died after a serious assault in a flat in Devizes on Christmas Day.
A 63-year-old woman known to the victim has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Detective Inspector Alan Smith described the incident as tragic and said no suspects are being sought.
An investigation is underway with increased police presence as officers notify the next of kin.

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Story summary

A woman in her 80s died after a serious assault in a flat in Devizes on Christmas Day.
A 63-year-old woman known to the victim has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Detective Inspector Alan Smith described the incident as tragic and said no suspects are being sought.
An investigation is underway with increased police presence as officers notify the next of kin.