North Wales Police said they were ‘not actively searching for anyone else’ following the death of a woman
Police at the scene on Coniston Drive, Prestatyn(Image: David Powell/ReachPLC)
Police have have issued an update after the discovery of a woman’s body in Prestatyn sparked a murder probe. North Wales Police confirmed an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in the Morfa area, near to Dawson Drive, shortly before 8.40am today.
In an update issued on Friday evening, police said they were not actively searching for anyone else in connection with the woman’s death.
The teenager arrested remains in police custody, the force said. They added that formal identification of the woman is yet to take place, and said the coroner has been made aware.
Investigation work remains ongoing at the scene.
Police at the scene on Coniston Drive, Prestatyn(Image: David Powell/ReachPLC)
Extra police officers remain in place across Prestatyn today, which will continue into the weekend to provide reassurance, the force added. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
Superintendent Lee Boycott said: “I can confirm that we are not actively looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and I would like to reassure the community that there is no evidence to suggest any wider risk to the public.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the woman’s death, and we are continuing to ask people to avoid the area.
Areas have been taped off after a body was found in the Dawson Drive area of Prestatyn(Image: David Powell/ReachPLC)
“Increased patrols will remain in place today and throughout the weekend to ensure our communities feel safe and reassured following this incident.
“I would also ask that people do not speculate about the incident online and report any concerns or information to officers at the earliest opportunity.”
The woman’s body was discovered by a member of the public on Friday morning, sparking a major police investigation. At 1.20pm today, a man was arrested in the Coniston Drive area of Prestatyn on suspicion of murder.
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