Man arrested after woman found dead in freezer
A man has been arrested in south Wales after police officers found an elderly woman dead inside a freezer.
South Wales Police attended a property in Porthcawl on Tuesday afternoon (February 17) after concerns were raised about the welfare of a woman.
It is understood that the body of woman in her 80s was later found inside a freezer at the address. It is unknown how long the body had been there.
A 60-year-old man from Porthcawl has been arrested on suspicion of preventing a lawful burial and investigations are ongoing.
A spokesman for South Wales Police said: “South Wales Police attended an address on Poplar Crescent, Porthcawl at 1.45pm on Tuesday, February 17, after a call concerning the welfare of a woman.
“A woman in her 80s from Porthcawl was found dead within the property.
“A 60-year-old man from Porthcawl has been arrested on suspicion of preventing a lawful burial and remains in police custody.
“Investigations into the death are ongoing.”
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