A 36-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of murdering an 88-year-old woman in Oxfordshire. Thames Valley Police responded to an incident at a residence on Appleford Drive, Abingdon, at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, following reports of an unexplained death involving Jill Gant.
The suspect, a local resident of Abingdon, was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody as investigations continue. Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Brangwin expressed condolences to the victim’s family, emphasizing the importance of respecting their privacy during the ongoing inquiry.
Authorities have called on anyone with information related to the case to contact Thames Valley Police, either by calling 101 or submitting an online report, referencing incident number 43260472268.