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Murder Investigation Launched After Death of 22-Year-Old Woman in South Devon

Police are investigating the incident initially reported as a pedestrian collision, with one man in custody on suspicion of murder and another released under investigation for careless driving.

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Overview

  • The death of a 22-year-old woman on the A379 in Kingsbridge, South Devon, is now being treated as a potential homicide.
  • A man in his 30s from the Kingsbridge area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
  • A man in his 50s was interviewed under caution for causing death by careless driving and has been released under investigation.
  • Investigators are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry, including the possibility that the victim was struck by a vehicle, while also considering other scenarios.
  • The A379, which was temporarily closed for forensic examination, has reopened, and police are urging witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.