Fourth man held on suspicion of homicide after ‘much-loved’ ex-company director mum 47, discovered useless at house in Somerset

  • A girl’s physique was discovered within the historic cathedral metropolis of Wells on Sunday 
  • The sufferer has been formally recognized as firm director Sarah Ashwell, 47 
  • Forensics officers have remained on the scene to proceed gathering proof  










A fourth man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a lady in a historic cathedral metropolis. 

Sarah Ashwell, 47, has been formally recognized because the sufferer of a ‘suspicious demise’ after her physique was discovered at house in Wells, Somerset, on Sunday evening.

Avon and Somerset Police say a complete of 4 individuals have now been arrested as a part of its homicide probe.

Three males have been arrested on suspicion of homicide following the physique discovery – with two remaining in police custody and the opposite launched below investigation.

The fourth man, arrested on Tuesday, additionally stays in custody held on suspicion of homicide.

A police presence stays on the scene, with officers guarding a home and patrolling the area people. Forensics proceed to gather proof inside the house.

Sarah Ashwell, pictured was found dead on Sunday

Ms Ashwell, 47, was found dead at her home in Wells, Somerset

Sarah Ashwell, pictured was discovered useless on Sunday. Avon and Somerset Police are treating her demise as suspicious

Ms Ashwell's body was found in the historic Somerset cathedral town on Sunday

Ms Ashwell’s physique was discovered within the historic Somerset cathedral city on Sunday

In a tribute, her household wrote: ‘We’re completely devastated by what has occurred to Sarah, who all of us beloved so very a lot.

‘Nothing can put together you for such horrible information and we’re totally heartbroken. Sarah had a lot of her life nonetheless to stay.

‘It’s insufferable for us to suppose that this has been taken away from her and that she has been taken away from us.

‘We’re extremely touched by the various type and loving tributes which have been posted on social media by pals and family members in the previous couple of days.

‘It’s a consolation for us to be reminded how properly beloved she was and that so many individuals had such affection for her.’

Detective Superintendent Gary Haskins, who’s heading the enquiry, described the investigation as ‘fast-moving and complicated’.

Detectives investigating the case have described it as 'fast-moving and complex'

Detectives investigating the case have described it as ‘fast-moving and complicated’ 

He stated: ‘It is clear from our enquiries thus far that Sarah was a lot beloved as a daughter, mom and pal.

‘Our household liaison officers are supporting her mother and father and two sons and the ideas of all of the crew are with them. We ask that they be given privateness and consideration of their loss.

‘This can be a fast-moving, advanced investigation and we’re exploring quite a few strains of enquiry. We’re grateful to everybody who has contacted us with data, shared CCTV and frolicked talking with officers on home to accommodate enquiries.’

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