Man Arrested for Murder After Plymouth Woman Found Fatally Injured

Police detained Paul Antony Butler, 53, following a manhunt after the victim, known to the suspect, died in hospital early Thursday.

A woman in her 40s was found seriously injured on West Hoe Road in Plymouth on Wednesday night and later died in hospital.
Police launched a manhunt for Paul Antony Butler, 53, who was arrested Thursday in Liskeard, Cornwall, approximately 20 miles from Plymouth.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect and victim were known to each other, and the incident is believed to be isolated with no wider public threat.
The police will refer the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to prior contact with the victim, as per standard procedure.
Residents reported hearing screams and calls for an ambulance at the time of the incident, with a heavy police presence and road closures in the area during the investigation.