Fourth man held on suspicion of murder after Sarah Ashwell, 47, found dead in Wells, Somerset
Fourth man held on suspicion of murder after ‘much-loved’ ex-company director mum 47, found dead at home in Somerset
A woman’s body was found in the historic cathedral city of Wells on Sunday The victim has been formally identified as company director Sarah Ashwell, 47 Forensics officers have remained at the scene to continue gathering evidence
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A fourth man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in a historic cathedral city in Somerset.
Sarah Ashwell, 47, has been formally identified as the victim of a ‘suspicious death’ after her body was found at home in Wells on Sunday night.
Her family has since paid tribute to the ‘well-loved’ mother, saying ‘so many people had such affection for her.’
Avon and Somerset Police say a total of four people have now been arrested as part of its murder probe.
Three men were arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of the ex-company director body – with two remaining in police custody. The other man was released under investigation.
The fourth man, arrested on Tuesday, also remains in custody held on suspicion of murder.
A police presence remains at the scene, with officers guarding a house and patrolling the local community. Forensics continue to collect evidence inside the home.
Sarah Ashwell, pictured was found dead on Sunday. Avon and Somerset Police are treating her death as suspicious
Ms Ashwell’s body was found in the historic Somerset cathedral town on Sunday
In a tribute, her family wrote: ‘We are absolutely devastated by what has happened to Sarah, who we all loved so very much.
‘Nothing can prepare you for such terrible news and we are utterly heartbroken. Sarah had so much of her life still to live.
‘It is unbearable for us to think that this has been taken away from her and that she has been taken away from us.
‘We are incredibly touched by the many kind and loving tributes that have been posted on social media by friends and loved ones in the last few days.
‘It is a comfort for us to be reminded how well loved she was and that so many people had such affection for her.’
Detective Superintendent Gary Haskins, who is heading the enquiry, described the investigation as ‘fast-moving and complex’.
Detectives investigating the case have described it as ‘fast-moving and complex’
He said: ‘It’s clear from our enquiries so far that Sarah was much loved as a daughter, mother and friend.
‘Our family liaison officers are supporting her parents and two sons and the thoughts of all the team are with them. We ask that they be given privacy and consideration in their loss.
‘This is a fast-moving, complex investigation and we’re exploring a number of lines of enquiry. We’re grateful to everyone who has contacted us with information, shared CCTV and spent time speaking with officers on house to house enquiries.’
The force has said it has also made a mandatory formal referral to the IOPC (Independent Office for Police Conduct) due to recent police contact with Sarah.
