Horror as elderly woman, 88, found ‘murdered’ at home as man, 36, arrested

AN 88-YEAR-OLD woman found dead at home has been pictured – with a man, 36, arrested on suspicion for murder. Victim Jill Grant was discovered in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, on Thursday afternoon. Her family has released an image in tribute – while the suspect remains in custody. The force said: “Thames Valley Police can confirm the identity of the victim in its Major Crime Unit’s ongoing murder investigation in Abingdon. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! “The investigation was launched after officers were called to an address in Appleford Drive at around 2.20pm on Thursday (10/9). “The victim has been identified as Jill Gant, aged 88, of Appleford Drive, Abingdon. “Her family have released the image below.” Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Brangwin, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with Jill’s family. “We would ask, on their behalf, that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.” “Specially trained officers continue to support Jill’s family. Most read in The Sun “The 36-year-old man, from Abingdon, we arrested on suspicion of murder remains in our custody at this time.”